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“Life calls—then calls again.”
Intent on finishing what she started at BYU, Emily felt relief and excitement when she spotted the BGS poster at church. Through BYU’s Bachelor of General Studies Program, she completed her degree as a wife and mother.
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“It has given me greater confidence.”
Over 37 years were to pass before Brenda's dream of a BYU graduation came true. Her experience in the BGS Program at BYU has been an exciting adventure, reminding her that life is a continual learning process.
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“I'm forever grateful for this experience.”
The Bachelor of General Studies Program helped Jazmine to accomplish goals she had never thought possible. She was able to finish her degree while fulfilling her responsibilities as a devoted mother and wife.
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“Reach out and grab the future.”
After becoming the first person in his family to graduate with a bachelor's degree, Ron pressed on toward a graduate education in law and business. His BGS educational experience helped him see what he truly is capable of doing.
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The bachelor of general studies is a fully accredited bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University designed to help you finish at home what you started at BYU.
Apply previously earned credit and complete the rest of your degree from anywhere in the world by taking BYU Independent Study courses.
The major is general studies, with an emphasis in one of six areas of study:
- American Studies
- English
- Family Life
- History
- Family History Track
- History Track
- Management
- Psychology
Complete our simple application process and get back on track toward your BYU graduation!
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Am I eligible?
If you have:
- attended BYU previously as a day student,
- earned 30 or more credits on the Provo campus (exam credit excluded), and
- been away for at least two years or have already completed a minimum of 90 BYU credits (exam credit excluded),
you can apply previously earned credit and complete your bachelor’s degree from home.
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How do I fill remaining course requirements?
BGS course and credit requirements can be filled with courses completed:
- through BYU Independent Study.
- at the BYU Salt Lake Center.
- through BYU Evening Classes.
- at BYU during spring and summer terms (formally admitted BGS students may attend day or evening classes during spring or summer terms).
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