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    Bachelor of General Studies at Arkansas State University

    Bachelor of General Studies at Arkansas State University

    International students can study the General Studies at Arkansas State University at its main campus in Jonesboro , United States of America. This Bachelor degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on July 5, 2027.

    About Bachelor of General Studies

    Arkansas State University offers the Bachelor ofGeneral Studies degree through Undergraduate Studies. The program is designed to give students the opportunity to develop a personalized program of study to meet their professional, academic, and personal aspirations. Through a multidisciplinary curriculum, the program attempts to provide a unique, rigorous, and flexible learning pathway for that segment of student population with specific educational and career interests that would not otherwise be met by a traditional degree track or major.

    By tailoring the major, students develop a plan of study that provides curricular opportunities to explore multiple disciplines (department and/or college) and increase skills in critical analysis, problem solving, and professional competencies. The Bachelor ofGeneral Studies (BGS) program equips students with the aptitude needed to be successful in an array of professional settings and provides an essential academic undergraduate foundation for those seeking to pursue a graduate- level degree for career advancement.

    Admission Process

    Admission standards for students seeking to enroll in the Bachelor of General Studies are similar to those required of applicants who seek to enroll in other four-year programs of this university.

    Curriculum

    Curriculum and degree requirements can be found in the most current Undergraduate Bulletin.

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    Disciplines

    Undergraduate Studies

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of General Studies at Arkansas State University

    Entry Requirements

    Freshmen applicants who do not meet automatic admission standards may be admitted to the university upon approval of the Undergraduate Admissions Appeal Committee. Freshmen approved by the Undergraduate Admissions Appeal Committee will participate in the Transition Studies leadership-based support program. In addition to an official high school transcript and official entrance exam scores, submit to the committee:

    • Two letters of recommendation
    • Statement of purpose answering the following prompts:
      • Why is A-State a good fit for you and your educational goals?
      • What are your academic and personal strengths and how do you plan to grow as a student at A-State?
      • What experiences outside of the classroom impact or had an impact on your academic performance.

    Documents must be submitted at least two weeks before the start of classes for the semester.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 43
    • IELTSMin 5.5
    • TOEFLMin 61

    English Program Requirements

    Test scores cannot be older than 2 years

    Currently accepting TOEFL, internet based at home test.

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of General Studies at Arkansas State University

    To calculate your tuition, multiply the tuition per credit hour rate and the required hourly fees by the number of hours you are taking for a given semester. If you meet any of the required term fee or additional fees criteria, add them to your total number.
    Application Fee 50

    How to Apply for Bachelor of General Studies at Arkansas State University

    1. Make sure you meet ALL the requirements. To check admission criteria and requirements, click on your educational level to the left on what you intend to apply for.
    2. Fill out the online application by clicking  Apply Now and pay the $50 application fee. Application fees are NOT refundable.
    3. Upload documents in your application through your myDen page or mail in documents to our address on the left.
    Bachelor of General Studies at Arkansas State University
    Arkansas State University
    Arkansas State University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Jonesboro

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