Undergraduate
General Studies Degree
Semester-Based Online Courses
Students who are unable to attend classes at an Indiana University campus may take semester-based online courses - with set registration, start, and end times - through Indiana University East, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW), and Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Benefits of semester-based online courses include the following:
- Qualified students can receive student loans or grants at most campuses.
- Online semester-based courses are usually taught by full-time IU faculty.
- Tuition for online courses varies among IU campuses. Several are very reasonable and have no additional administrative or exam fees.
No campus offers courses in an independent study format. However, you may be able to complete independent study through other accredited distance programs and apply the credits you earn to your IU program. Consult with the advisor at the local campus to which you transfer.
Information about the campus programs is provided below.
IU BLOOMINGTON
General Studies Degree Program
www.generalstudies.iub.edu
Contact: 812-855-4993
IUPUC - COLUMBUS
General Studies Degree Program
www.iupuc.edu/ContinuingStudies/
Contact: Vickie Welsh-Huston (general studies director) at vwelshhu@iupuc.edu
IU EAST - RICHMOND
General Studies Degree Program
www.iue.edu/finish/programs/generalstudies.php
Type of Program: Online and Residential
Contact: Tom Avery (distance education director) at thavery@iue.edu
IPFW - FORT WAYNE
General Studies Degree Program
new.ipfw.edu/departments/dcs/depts/general-studies/online.html
Type of Program: Online and Residential
Contact: Julie Hook (general studies director) at hook@ipfw.edu
IUPUI - INDIANAPOLIS
General Studies Degree Program
cln.iupui.edu/content/GS/main.html
Contact: Renee Betts (general studies director) at rsturner@iupui.edu, 317-278-7600
IU KOKOMO
General Studies Degree Program
www.iuk.edu/academics/majors/continuing-studies/majors-minors-programs/bachelor-general-studies/index.shtml
Contact: Carlos Zapata (academic advisor) at czapata@iuk.edu
IU NORTHWEST - GARY
General Studies Degree Program
www.iun.edu/~nwacadem/contstud/gen_studiesprograms/index.shtml
Contact: Tom Swirski (division chair, continuing studies) at tswirski@iun.edu
IU SOUTH BEND
General Studies Degree Program
www.iusb.edu/general-studies/
Contact: Marsha Heck (general studies director) at mlheck@iusb.edu
IU SOUTHEAST - NEW ALBANY
General Studies Degree Program
www.ius.edu/continuingstudies/CreditPrograms/GenStudies.cfm
Contact: Saundra Gordon (general studies director) at gordonse@ius.edu
Transfer Information for General Studies Students in the Independent Study Program
With the closure of the systemwide School of Continuing Studies, students in the university-wide (distance) General Studies Degree program need to transfer to a campus general studies program. All Indiana University campuses offer the option of completing the Bachelor of General Studies on campus. Only Indiana University East and IPFW are authorized to award a Bachelor of General Studies fully online. Since 2008, IU East has offered online courses specifically for SCS students and will continue to do so. This does not preclude you from taking online courses through any other IU campus. In-state status for purposes of tuition is determined by the local campus based on university policy.
The transfer information below pertains to students in the School of Continuing Studies systemwide distance degree programs administered through Bloomington. If you are a student in the systemwide (distance) SCS General Studies Degree program you may contact general studies advisor Jim Johnson. Jim will discuss the transfer options available to you and help you get established in a campus program (see below). Contact him at jkjohnso@indiana.edu or 812.856.3818.
