EIU General Studies Degree Program

Transfer Flexibility

The BGS degree program can accept up to 100 semester hours in transfer from regionally accredited colleges and universities, including as many as 78 hours earned at a community college, as well as credits earned through military training and schools. These hours will be applied to meeting the graduation criteria where appropriate.

The flexibility doesn't end with your undergraduate studies, either; more than 40 percent of our graduates continue their education by enrolling in graduate programs at EIU and at other universities.

Course Flexibility

We know everybody, including you, has a unique set of circumstances under which they're trying to earn a degree. With the number of methods we have at your disposal, though, there's a way to tailor your studies to your busy life.

Classes are offered online, on-campus, at Parkland College and various locations throughout the Chicago area. Since adults learn a great deal outside the traditional classroom, we offer the opportunity to earn credit for on-the-job training and other experiences.

Credit for Lifelong Learning

Prior learning assessment is a process of evaluating a student’s life experiences and evaluating them for college-level learning. Assessment of prior learning is valuable to the adult learner as it validates knowledge gained outside of the traditional classroom. It can save students time and money by decreasing the number of required courses needed for degree completion. Learn more.

Utilizing Full EIU Faculty

At EIU, each academic department takes great pride in the quality faculty members it employs. We have fantastic educators all across campus!

The General Studies program has the pleasure of being able to take advantage of all these tremendous instructors. Since the coursework required for our degree covers a wide range of subject matter, you'll have the opportunity to experience first-hand the wide-ranging excellence of the faculty here at Eastern Illinois University.