Bachelor of General Studies

Current 91tvӰԺ Students

Admissions information for Current 91tvӰԺ Students (non BGS majors)

While students who are currently enrolled in 91tvӰԺ 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 91tvӰԺ 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 91tvӰԺ student
  • Have any 91tvӰԺ GPA including below a 2.0
  • Have earned approximately 80 or more college 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 (you can not select BGS as a minor, double major, concurrent degree or 2nd 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 consider the appropriate concentration.

Step 3: Schedule appointment with BGS advisor using at any campus. You can also email us at bgsadvise@usf.edu with any questions or conerns about your eligibility before scheduling a meeting. 

Step 4: After the meeting with the BGS advisor, you will be provided with a link to officially change your major and select the appropriate concentration for your goals. 

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

academic Advisors

The Academic Advisors for current 91tvӰԺ and prospective students:
Tampa campus: Danielle Carson (Last Names A-K) at bgsadvise@usf.edu 
Tampa campus: Walter A. Davis III (Last Names L-Z) at bgsadvise@usf.edu                              Saint Pete Campus: Sheila Goethe at goethe@usf.edu                                                            Sarasota Campus: Topher Mowry at cmowry@usf.edu     

You can also email us at bgsadvise@usf.edu. Please give 48-72 business hours for a reply.

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Contact BGSadvise@usf.edu with questions.