General Studies Online

Education that fits.
General Studies Online

General Studies Online

Online general studies grad holding her baby in the air near Cypress Lake. Grad wearing �鶹��ý Lafayette cap and gown while baby wears a big red bow.

“God put it on my heart that it was time to go back. I didn’t know where I was going or how I was going to do it, but I knew that I really loved �鶹��ý Lafayette and that if I can go through all that school and make good grades, I deserve to finish off with something.”

Michele Simon Charts a New Course with General Studies Online Program

You should major in general studies if:

You want to make the most of the experiences and credits you have.
You want to finish your degree without putting your life on hold.
You have wide-ranging goals and interests.

The Bachelor of General Studies online program is designed to be flexible through 100% online courses, offered in 8-week or 16-week terms, so you control your pace.

Online students have access to comprehensive resources, including 24/7 technical support, online tutoring and library services, financial aid counselors for online students, and �鶹��ý Lafayette's Office of Career Services.

Enroll January, March, June, August or October to start at the time that works best for you.

Upcoming application deadlines and term start dates for General Studies
Term	Apply by	Start
Spring 2025 - A	Dec. 20	Jan. 15
Spring 2025 - B	Feb. 28	March 17
Summer 2025	May 27	June 9
Fall 2025 - A	Aug. 11	Aug. 25

What to expect in General Studies

What's General Studies Online Like?

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Group work & collaboration
Writing
Leadership

$380

per credit hour

Online students pay flat-rate tuition whether they're in-state or out-of-state!

Why General Studies Online

Melanie Fontenot, Bachelor of General Studies Online graduate, is pictured in a red cap and gown in front of the �鶹��ý Lafayette fleur de lis fountain.

Complete your bachelor's.

Make the most of your applicable transfer credits by enrolling in a General Studies concentration that aligns with your past experience and your goals. Many students finish in as few as two semesters!

Maximize your time.

Set a pace that works for your schedule with a choice of 8-week and 16-week courses delivered 100% online.

Excel with one-on-one support.

Access personalized support and resources at every step of the way, including a dedicated enrollment specialist, 24/7 online tutoring, and a specialized online student resource center.

Build your network.

Online faculty facilitate continuous and effective communication with and among students, so you can make lasting connections from wherever you are studying.

General Studies concentrations

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Choose from six concentrations.

Each concentration will help you learn problem solving, leadership, and knowledge you can apply in the workforce as well as daily life.

Choose from applied sciences, arts, behavioral science, business studies, humanities, or natural science.

Education that fits.

Accelerated Courses

Set a pace that works for you with 8-week and 16-week course options — all offered 100% online.

One-on-One Support

From the moment you request information or apply to an online degree program, you'll be connected with an enrollment specialist who will see you through to graduation.

Certified Faculty

Online courses are taught by �鶹��ý Lafayette faculty trained and certified to teach online.

General Studies according to alumni

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Put your coursework to work.

Actually, I have already capitalized on aspects of what I learned from my two business classes last semester to gain a new corporate client with international reach.

Sidni Shorter, 2020

Learn from peers as well as faculty.

We learned from each other by doing. We were able to share ideas and concepts through various forums and projects during the semester. Being an older student allowed me the opportunity to share my years of experience in the business world with other students during the semester. The best connections were working team projects such as the development of a business from design to delivery.

Ryan Roberts, 2019

Find your work-life-school balance.

It was perfect because I have a full-time job, I’m married, I have three small kids, the youngest being 4 and oldest being 9, so it worked out perfectly because I could schedule being in school around my life. I have from early in the morning to late at night to do my coursework, as long as it's done before the deadline, so it fits in with my schedule.

Tyrell Fenroy, 2023

Careers through General Studies

Opportunities include:

Program Requirements

The online Bachelor of General Studies is designed as a pathway for students with college credit to complete their bachelor’s degree while balancing other responsibilities. This program is not open to first-time freshmen.

If you have never attended college or have fewer than 45 credit hours, explore our Health Promotion and Wellness, Health Services Administration, or Criminal Justice degrees.

You must provide transcripts from all previous institutions and pay a $25 application fee.

Transfer students

You will need to provide transcripts from all previous institutions along with your application.

For the Bachelor of General Studies, all applicants must be eligible to return to the most recent institution attended, and have either:

earned an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution,

OR have earned 45 hours or more with:

A cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher (excluding developmental/remedial courses), AND
Successful completion of non-remedial college-level freshman English and non-remedial college algebra.

Re-entry students

If you have previously attended �鶹��ý Lafayette, you’re a re-entry student.

You must:

Submit transcripts of all academic work since your last date of enrollment at �鶹��ý Lafayette.
Have at least a 1.5 cumulative GPA.

You'll have access to the from which to customize your curriculum.

You must complete 120 hours, including transfer credits, to earn your degree.

General Education Core Curriculum (39 credit hours)
Concentration (24 credit hours)
Enrichment Area (36 credit hours)
Enrichment Area 1 (12 credit hours)
Enrichment Area 2 (12 credit hours)
Enrichment Area 3 (12 credit hours)
Electives (21 credit hours)

Online undergraduate students have the benefit of $380-per-credit, flat-rate tuition. Your total tuition will depend on the remaining credits you need to complete your degree after applying eligible transfer credits.

Learn more about Tuition & Costs.

Because courses in this program will only be available online, the program may not be available to all applicants. The University of �鶹��ý at Lafayette and its online programs must be in compliance in every state where a student is located. International students also may not be eligible. According to U.S. immigration regulations, F-1 students cannot pursue online degrees; international students in other visa categories (i.e., H-4, L2) are exempt from this restriction.

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General Studies Online

Michele Simon Charts a New Course with General Studies Online Program