Bachelor of General Studies at University of Miami

Programme overview

Under the leadership of Collegiate Studies, the College of Arts and Sciences offers the Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) degree program through the DCIE, which provides a solid and rigorous, interdisciplinary academic experience for adult students. It is designed specifically for adults who have previously attended college but have not yet completed their undergraduate degrees, as well as for those who have never had the opportunity to pursue post-secondary studies.

Faculty: Division of Continuing and International Education | Duration: 120 credits | Location: Coral Gables, FL, United States

Career pathways

Advisors offer personalized attention in career exploration and academic advising and discuss educational alternatives with potential students.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level requirements, not specific to this major: Common Application with personal statement (650 words or fewer, no supplemental essay), list of extracurricular activities, letter(s) of recommendation, and standardized test scores (test scores optional for performance programmes in the Frost School of Music, BFA programmes, the School of Architecture and applicants from schools outside the United States); TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test for applicants whose native language is not English.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year entry is in the Fall term (Fall 2027 plans: Early Decision I, Early Action, Early Decision II, Regular Decision); a Spring first-year entry is also offered. Transfer students may enter in Fall or Spring. The Frost School of Music admits for Fall only.

Fall 2027 first-year deadlines: Early Decision I and Early Action, November 1; Early Decision II and Regular Decision, January 5 (Frost School of Music Early Decision II and Regular Decision applicants must apply by December 1). Regular Decision notification is April 1. Spring first-year application deadline is November 1.

Transfer application deadlines: Fall term April 1; Spring term November 1; decisions are rolling.

Undergraduate applications are made through the Common Application with a $75 nonrefundable application fee. Standardized test scores are required, except for applicants to Frost School of Music performance programmes, College of Arts and Sciences BFA programmes, the School of Architecture, and students from high schools outside the United States, who may choose whether to submit scores.

Apply through the official page: https://www.commonapp.org/school/university-miami

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