General Studies

Arkansas State University

United States of America, Jonesboro

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Duration4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 7,930 / credit

Apply DateApril 1, 2027

Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026

General Studies

About

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

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.

Fee Information

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

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.
Fill out the online application by clicking Apply Now and pay the $50 application fee. Application fees are NOT refundable.
Upload documents in your application through your myDen page or mail in documents to our address on the left.

General Studies

Arkansas State University

United States of America, Jonesboro

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