General Studies, BGS, Online

The University of Akron Online offers a Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) for students seeking a flexible, personalized path to degree completion. Designed for transfer students, working adults, career changers, and learners with diverse academic backgrounds, the program allows you to build a bachelor's degree around your interests, experiences, and goals. Unlike traditional majors with a prescribed course sequence, the online BGS gives you the freedom to combine focus areas and electives across disciplines while completing university requirements. This flexibility makes it easier to apply previously earned credits, explore multiple areas of interest, and create a degree plan that reflects your educational and professional objectives. As you progress through the program, you'll strengthen communication, critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and organizational skills that support career growth across industries. The fully online format provides the flexibility to balance your education with work, family, and other responsibilities while moving steadily toward graduation.

Official documents (including transcripts, test results, and diplomas/certificates) MUST be submitted for full admission, award of scholarships and the issuance of an I-20. An official final transcript must be submitted before you can register for your second semester coursework. SAT or ACT – The University of Akron is test-optional. The SAT or ACT is not required for admission or scholarship consideration for applicants.