General Studies

Overview

Our general studies program provides convenience, flexibility, and customization, allowing students to take an active role in their education as well as in their professional pursuits. The program also maximizes opportunities for individuals to pursue graduate studies and advance their careers.

Earn an individualized academic degree

The General Studies program is designed for all different types of students including:

• adult students who may have previously been in college but did not finish their degree.
• transfer students, including those from two-year colleges, who want a broad-based degree program.
• presently enrolled students who are seeking an alternative degree completion path.

The program combines high academic standards with convenience and flexibility, allowing you to:

• design your class schedule in partnership with your academic advisor.
• earn a degree online.
• take online, day, evening, and/or hybrid courses.
• apply credit from other accredited universities (old credits accepted).
• earn credit for military service, CLEP/DSST examinations, and ACE-approved training courses.

• pursue minors and certificates to satisfy your academic and professional goals.

Mission

The mission of Indiana University Kokomo, a regional campus of Indiana University, is to enhance the educational and professional attainment of the residents of north central Indiana through effective teaching, learning, and civic engagement and by providing a wide range of bachelor's degrees, and a limited number of master's and associate degrees. 

Indiana University Kokomo is further dedicated to enhancing research, creative work, and other scholarly activity, promoting diversity and inclusion, and strengthening the economic and cultural vitality of the region and the state through a variety of community engagement, partnerships, and programs.