About UConn’s Bachelor of General Studies
(BGS)
A flexible UConn bachelor’s degree for students with prior college credit.
WE STAND OUT
What makes BGS different?
UConn’s Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) is a degree completion program for students who want to finish a bachelor’s degree. Designed for transfer students, current UConn students, former UConn students, and adult learners returning to college, BGS offers a flexible path to graduation with the value of a UConn degree.
WHAT WE OFFER
Why Choose BGS at UConn?
It’s a Uconn Degree
Learn from UConn faculty and earn a recognized undergraduate degree from a top-ranked and accredited institution.
Flexible Course Options
Study online, hybrid, in the evening, or on campus across all five UConn campuses.
Transfer-Friendly
Make the most of prior college credit and build a realistic path to graduation.
Dedicated Advising
Work with BGS advisors who support degree completion students.
WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Why Flexibility & Convience Matters
Unlike many traditional majors, BGS is built to help students use prior coursework and create an efficient path to graduation. Students also have flexibility in the courses they choose and the way they take them, including online, hybrid, evening, and on-campus options. That flexibility can make it easier to balance school with work, family, and other responsibilities.
