Welcome to the IU Northwest General Studies Program

Department's response to novel coronavirus:

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Our department will conduct all appointments virtually (by Zoom or telephone) at this time. The most effective way to set an appointment with your General Studies Advisor is to log into your One.IU account and utilize the Student Appointment Scheduler (SAS) app.  Once you have logged into your One.IU account, type "Student Appointment Scheduler" in the search field.  Click the Student Appointment Scheduler app icon.  Choose IU Northwest for the campus and check the box for your Academic Advisor in the advisor list.  Select your appointment time and a confirmation email will follow with information to log into the virtual meeting.  You may contact Avorey Washington at (219) 980-6828 to schedule an appointment as well.  

The Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) degree program emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences (arts and humanities; the natural sciences; and social and behavioral sciences) as well as the option to supplement one’s education with professional and technical courses as electives.

The student takes an active role in constructing a plan of study that will form the basis for achieving career goals.  The program provides the convenience, flexibility, and individualized learning experience that will allow students to complete degree requirements at their own pace.

Program Highlights

The BGS degree program is a popular option for the adult learner who may have entered college some time ago and would like to return to college to complete their degree or the older adult who would like to begin university studies for the first time.

Students in the BGS program can earn credit through various options. Please consult a General Studies adviser for more information.