Overview

The General Studies program at Indiana University Indianapolis 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.

Individualized Academic Degree

The General Studies program is designed for a) adult students who might have previously been in college but did not finish their degree, b) transfer students, including those from two-year colleges, who want a broad-based degree program, and c) currently 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, evening, and weekend courses.
Apply credit from other accredited universities (old credits are accepted).
Earn credit for military service, CLEP/DSST examinations, and ACE-approved training courses.
Pursue minors and certificates to satisfy your academic and professional needs.

What can I do with a degree in general studies?

As a student working toward a Bachelor of General Studies, you receive a broad range of skills and knowledge that can further your current career and/or prepare you for professional programs or graduate school.

This degree program has multiple concentrations:

Arts and Humanities
Science and Mathematics
Social and Behavioral Science

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Arts and Humanities
Science and Mathematics
Social and Behavioral Science
Natural Sciences
Communication Studies
Technical Communications
Anthropology
Languages and Cultures
Computer Information and Graphics Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Indianapolis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official Academic Records
Proof of English Proficiency
SAT and ACT Test Scores
Explanation of Time Since Last School Attended
Clarification of Present Visa Status
Copy of your Passport ID Page

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

36125 USD / year

≈ 36125 USD / year
Out-of-State

35566 USD / year

≈ 35566 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10760 USD / year

≈ 10760 USD / year

Additional Details

Indiana Partner Tuition states $15520/ year

Living costs

Indianapolis

United States

1017 - 1926 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Overview

Individualized Academic Degree

What can I do with a degree in general studies?

This degree program has multiple concentrations:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Indianapolis

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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