Bachelor of General Studies

Current USF Students

Admissions information for Current USF Students (non BGS majors)

While students who are currently enrolled in USF classes and are making good academic progress are not eligible for this degree option, any exceptions due to excess hours or program dismissal will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Current USF students requesting to change their major to the Bachelor of General Studies should meet with their current college academic advisor first. A referral may be made to Major Reselection in Undergraduate Studies to explore alternate options. 

Eligibility information for current usf students

In order to be admitted into the Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) program as an exception, internal students must:

  • Be an active USF student
  • Have earned approximately 85 or more credits
  • Complete a screening process conducted by a BGS advisor
  • Demonstrate ability and desire to complete the program (through a compelling personal statement on the major declaration form)
  • Be in jeopardy of facing Excess Credit Hours or currently facing excess credit hour surcharges. 
  • Be pursuing your first bachelor degree 

Admissions Process

Step 1: Obtain a referral from a current academic advisor, advocate or a Major Reselection advisor. A meeting with Career Services may also prove helpful in choosing the most appropriate degree program.

Step 2: Review and select an appropriate concentration

Step 3: Schedule appointment with BGS advisor using Advisor Appointment Scheduler at any campus). Please be sure to complete our intake form to maximize your appointment time. If you are a good match for this program, the advisor will provide you with a link to declare the new major.

Step 4: Students will be notified of final decisions via email.

Email the advising team at bgsadvise@usf.edu should you have questions about eligibility.

NOTE: The deadline for current student applications is on the Friday of Drop/Add week at 5pm.

academic Advisors

The Academic Advisors assigned to work with current USF students:

Danielle Carson (Last Names A-K)

Walter A. Davis III (Last Names L-Z)

CAMPUS PARTNERS

USF Sarasota Manatee 
USF St. Petersburg 

Contact BGSadvise@usf.edu with questions.