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Transfer Options Leading to AAGS or BGS Degree Completion for Systemwide (Distance) SCS General Studies Students
January 2012
The transfer information on this page pertains to students in the School of Continuing Studies systemwide distance degree programs administered through Bloomington.
With the closure of the systemwide School of Continuing Studies, students in the systemwide (distance) General Studies Degree program will need to transfer to a campus general studies program. As of July 1, 2012, Indiana University East will assume administrative responsibility for the undergraduate independent study courses for the AAGS and BGS degree programs and will continue to deliver the online BGS program.
Registrations in, and purchase of extensions for, undergraduate independent study courses offered through the systemwide Indiana University School of Continuing Studies will end on May 31, 2012. Students who register for courses by May 31, 2012, will have one full year from their registration date to complete all of their course work (including exams).
Register soon to take advantage of independent study's affordable tuition:
In state: $183.07 per credit hour
Out of state: $212.82 per credit hour
IMPORTANT: Courses that are not completed by June 1, 2013, will close, and any course that is not completed by June 1, 2013, will not be considered for academic credit. We will not issue refunds for uncompleted courses.
General Studies Students
If you are a student in the systemwide (distance) SCS General Studies Degree program who intends to graduate but who cannot graduate by May 2012, it is crucial that you contact general studies advisor Jim Johnson as soon as possible. Jim will discuss the transfer options available to you and help you get established in a campus program (see below) by July 1, 2012. Contact him at jkjohnso@indiana.edu.
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.
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.
Transfer Options for Students in the Systemwide (Distance) School of Continuing Studies General Studies Degree Program
Information about the campus programs is provided below.
IU BLOOMINGTON
General Studies Degree Program
www.generalstudies.iub.edu
Type of Program: Residential
Online AAGS: No
Online BGS: No
- Students who have completed IU Bloomington course work in the past may be eligible to complete their BGS degree from a distance using transfer and/or online course work.
2011-12 Tuition (subject to future change):
For enrollments in fewer than 12 credit hours, IU Bloomington charges by the credit hour.
In state: $263.45 per credit hour
Out of state: $889.03 per credit hour
For enrollments in 12 to 17 credit hours, IU Bloomington does not charge by the credit hour. Instead, it charges a flat fee for the entire term.
In state: $4,216.30/term
Out of state: $14,224.55/term
Contact: Angela Gast (general studies director) at agast@indiana.edu
IUPUC - COLUMBUS
General Studies Degree Program
www.iupuc.edu/ContinuingStudies/
Type of Program: Residential, with limited online course availability
Online AAGS: No
Online BGS: No
2011-12 Tuition Per Credit Hour (subject to future change):
In state: $247.90
Out of state: $860.00
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
Online AAGS: No
Online BGS: Yes, full degree online
- Open to students completing their BGS under the 90/30 program.
- Open to degree program completion planning with distance courses from Indiana Ivy Tech.
- Authorized to deliver the Bachelor of General Studies fully online. See approved online tuition rates below.
- See IU East's welcome page for SCS general studies students at www.iue.edu/bgs/.
2011-12 Tuition Per Credit Hour (subject to future change):
In state (face-to-face courses): $193.94
Out of state (face-to-face courses): $546.76
In state (online courses): $193.94
Out of state (online courses): $275.07
Online education fee: $30.00 per course
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
Online AAGS: Yes, full degree online
Online BGS: Yes, full degree online
- Open to distance students who are currently enrolled in the Associate of Arts in General Studies and who are seeking transfer and completion of the degree.
- Open to degree program completion planning with distance courses from Indiana Ivy Tech.
- Open to students completing their BGS under the 90/30 program.
- Open to students acquiring credit for military service, ACE (American Council on Education), and approved CLEP examinations for degree completion.
- Students planning to complete their degree - whether on campus or online - through IPFW will need to fill out an IPFW admission application form (at no cost) to initiate the transfer process.
- Online bachelor's program recently ranked highly by U.S. News and World Report.
2011-12 Tuition Per Credit Hour (subject to future change):
In state (face-to-face courses): $248.45
Out of state (face-to-face courses): $596.75
In state (online courses): $313.65
Out of state (online courses): $313.65
Online education fee: included in tuition
Contact: Julie Hook (general studies director) at hook@ipfw.edu
IUPUI - INDIANAPOLIS
General Studies Degree Program
cln.iupui.edu/content/GS/main.html
Type of Program: Residential, with online course availability
Online AAGS: Yes, for currently enrolled AAGS students
Online BGS: Yes, selected options to be discussed with advisor
- Open to distance students seeking transfer and completion of the Associate of Arts in General Studies.
- Open to degree program completion planning with distance courses from Indiana Ivy Tech.
- Open to students acquiring credit for military service, ACE (American Council on Education), and CLEP/DANTES examinations for degree completion.
2011-12 Tuition Per Credit Hour (subject to future change):
In state (all courses): $247.90
Out of state (all courses): $860.00
Contact: Renee Betts (general studies director) at rsturner@iupui.edu
IU KOKOMO
General Studies Degree Program
www.iuk.edu/academics/majors/continuing-studies/majors-minors-programs/bachelor-general-studies/index.shtml
Type of Program: Residential
Online AAGS: No
Online BGS: No
2011-12 Tuition Per Credit Hour (subject to future change):
In state: $193.47
Out of state: $530.36
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
Type of Program: Residential
Online AAGS: No
Online BGS: No
2011-12 Tuition Per Credit Hour (subject to future change):
In state: $196.53
Out of state: $547.22
Contact: Tom Swirski (division chair, continuing studies) at tswirski@iun.edu
IU SOUTH BEND
General Studies Degree Program
www.iusb.edu/general-studies/
Type of Program: Residential, with limited online course availability
Online AAGS: No
Online BGS: No
2011-12 Tuition Per Credit Hour (subject to future change):
In state (all courses): $199.62
Out of state (all courses): $551.06
Contact: David Vollrath (general studies director) at vollrath@iusb.edu
IU SOUTHEAST - NEW ALBANY
General Studies Degree Program
www.ius.edu/continuingstudies/CreditPrograms/GenStudies.cfm
Type of Program: Residential
Online AAGS: No
Online BGS: No
2011-12 Tuition Per Credit Hour (subject to future change):
In state: $193.80
Out of state: $530.50
Contact: Saundra Gordon (general studies director) at gordonse@ius.edu
Associate of Arts in General Studies
SCS students planning to earn the Associate of Arts in General Studies may do so through IPFW and IUPUI. They also have the option of completing an Associate of Arts in General Studies through Ivy Tech Community College.
Students wanting to complete an Associate of Arts in General Studies at Ivy Tech should contact the Ivy Tech call center at 888.IvyLine (888.489.5463).
2011-12 Ivy Tech Tuition Per Credit Hour (subject to future change):
In state (all courses): $107.80
Out of state (online courses): $140.15
Out of state (face-to-face courses): $230.20
Online education fee: $20.00 per credit hour
Up to 64 credits from Ivy Tech may transfer to the BGS degree program at any IU regional campus or IUPUI.
