Continuing Studies degree programs include both Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees in General Studies (A.A.G.S* and B.G.S).  The course work consists of a minimum number of credit hours in each of three areas—Humanities and Arts, Science and Math, and Social Sciences--plus a wide range of electives.

Degree requirements may be completed in a variety of ways, allowing students to design a program of study tailored to their individual needs. The program accepts accredited course work earned through several methods:

1. Regular courses taken at an Indiana University campus or another accredited institution.
2. Independent study by correspondence.
3. Credit by examination such as DANTES exams administered through the Student Development Department.
4. Military service credit
5. Self-acquired competency credit for life and work experience.

Admission Requirements

See “General Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees at IU Southeast” in this Bulletin.  Bachelors of General Studies students must fulfill the University’s General Education requirements; and the minimum requirements to graduate, i.e. 120 hours and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.

Admission Procedures

1. All applicants must meet with the general studies academic advisor and complete the application form.
2. If applicants have previously attended a college or university, they should direct that institution to forward a transcript to Office of Admissions, Indiana University Southeast, 4201 Grant Line Road, New Albany, IN  47150.
3. Students who wish to transfer from another academic unit within Indiana University must first make an appointment with the general studies advisor.

Self-Acquired Competencies

The School of Continuing Studies recognizes that individuals are constantly involved in learning situations throughout their lives. Knowledge gained through on-the-job training programs, short courses in the military or private industry, or in other learning activities can be very valuable to a student. General Studies programs award academic credit for some self-acquired competencies (i.e., college-level knowledge learned through life experience).

A maximum of 15 credit hours of self-acquired competencies credit may be approved for the A.A.G.S and a maximum of 30 hours of credit for the B.G.S program. Decisions concerning self-acquired competencies credit will be made after the student has been accepted and enrolled in the School of Continuing Studies. Students who believe that they might be eligible for self-acquired competencies credit should contact the General Studies advisor or inquire about procedural information after they have been accepted for the General Studies programs. A per-credit hour fee is assessed to post any credit obtained through demonstration of self-acquired competence to the student’s transcript.  Contact the Office of the Bursar for a current schedule of tuition and fees.

Scholarships/Awards

W. Fred Hale Memorial Scholarship fund awards up to $1000 to juniors and seniors in the School of Continuing studies at I.U. Southeast. For more details, application deadlines, and application procedures, contact the Office of Financial Aid.