Online Bachelor of General Studies from LSU Shreveport
Flexible and interdisciplinary program structure
Ability to customize coursework based on personal and professional interests
Opportunity to apply transfer credits from other accredited institutions
Admissions
Whether you're a first-time freshman or a transfer student, our admissions team is here to support you from day one.
Apply by
Apr 20, 2026
Classes begin
May 11, 2026
I have no college credits
Freshman
In-State
- Completion or on track to complete the Board of Regents High School Core curriculum
- 2.0 cumulative High School GPA (on 4.0 scale)
- An ACT English sub-score greater than or equal to an 18 (SAT Critical Reading 450) AND an ACT Math sub-score greater than or equal to a 19 (SAT Math 460)
- Cumulative CORE curriculum GPA of at least 2.0 (on 4.0 scale) OR An ACT composite score of at least 20 or an SAT combined Critical Reading and Math score of 940
Out-of-State
- Option 1
- Meet the in-state student requirements
- Option 2
- Completion of at least 17 of the 19 units of the Louisiana Board of Regents High School Core Curriculum
- 2.0 cumulative High School GPA (on 4.0 scale)
- ACT composite score of at least 20 OR an SAT combined Critical Reading and Math score of 940, with ACT sub-scores
- Option 3
- ACT composite score of at least 23 or an SAT combined Critical Reading and Math score of 1050 AND ATC subscores of at least 18 in English and 19 in Math (or SAT equivalents)
Age 25 and Older
- Must have high school transcripts or proof of high school graduation sent to the Admissions Office but not required to meet the Board of Regents' minimum admission criteria for first-time freshmen.
- Must meet the standardized test score requirements set for traditional first-time freshmen. This is determined by ACT, SAT, COMPASS, or placement tests.
Note: If the math ACT/SAT sub-score is met and the English sub-score is within three points of the needed sub-score and all of the above requirements are met, a student could be admissible to LSUS. Additionally, if the English sub-score is met and the Math sub-score is within three points of the required sub-score the student could be admissible.
Official transcripts, official test scores, and other materials that come from third-party sources should be mailed to:
LSUS
Admissions and Records Office
One University Place
Shreveport, LA 71115
Transcripts may also be submitted via secure means—e.g., eSCRIP-SAFE—to admissions@lsus.edu.
I have some college credits
Transfer Student
- Earned at least 18 college-level academic hours.
- Be eligible to return to the institution from which he or she is transferring
- 2.0 GPA on all college-level course work attempted
- Completed a college-level English and a college-level mathematics course with at least a "C" grade
- Students with less than 18 college-level academic hours must meet all other transfer requirements and admission standards for a first time freshman.
Note: Applicants are required to submit all transcripts to the LSUS Admissions Office for an admissions decision. The LSUS Registrar's Office will review all transcripts and determine the LSUS Equivalency. The LSUS Academic Department determines which credits apply to the degree.
Official transcripts, official test scores, and other materials that come from third-party sources should be mailed to:
LSUS
Admissions and Records Office
One University Place
Shreveport, LA 71115
Transcripts may also be submitted via secure means—e.g., eSCRIP-SAFE—to admissions@lsus.edu.
Tuition
LSUS's online programs offer competitive, flat-rate tuition with no out-of-state fees. Plus, you may be able to save even more by transferring up to 75% of previous credits.
Tuition & Fees
Our Bachelor of General Studies online program offers the same affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition to all U.S. residents.
- 120 credit hours
- Total credit hours per program
- $306
- Cost per credit hour
- $9,165
- Total cost with fees and maximum transfer credits
- $36,6611
- Total cost with fees
Students must complete a minimum of 30 of the last 40 term hours being used toward the degree in residence at LSUS. LSUS accepts no more than 60 transfer credit hours from two-year or community college type institutions.
Your academic advisor will work with you to determine if and how any prior college credits earned will apply toward your degree.
*For further information about the approval for transfer credits and other requirements, please visit this site.
The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
Financial Aid Available
LSUS offers several ways to help you pay for your degree including credit for prior learning (PLA), financial aid, and veteran education benefits. Learn More.
1 The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
Academics
The online Bachelor of General Studies program offers a flexible, interdisciplinary education, allowing you to customize your studies to match your unique educational and professional aspirations.
What Will I Learn?
The Online General Studies program encourages students to choose classes that combine different fields of study in creative, innovative ways. Through careful advising, students are encouraged to design a course of study to meet their personal needs and interests to prepare them for the job market.
In consultation with their advisors, students design a program of study in Applied and Social Sciences, with additional enrichment courses in the Humanities or the Natural Sciences.
- Applied and Social Sciences (your concentration): Disciplines include but are not limited to Accounting, Agriculture, Archeology, Aviation, Applied Humanities (Graphic Arts, Digital Arts), Business Administration, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Education, Disaster Preparedness, Engineering, Finance, Forestry, Health and Physical Education, Horticulture, Kinesiology and Health Science, Community Health, Leadership, Library Science, Management, Marketing, Nursing, Non-Profit Administration, Pharmacology, Physical/Occupational Therapy, Radiology, American Studies, Economics, Geography, International Studies, Military Science, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Social Work and Women’s Studies. *The decision to include courses in disciplines beyond this list shall be made by the CAS Dean’s office and the Director of General Studies.
- Humanities: Communication, Mass Communication, English, Graphic Arts, Fine Arts, Music, Theatre Arts, Foreign Languages (including American Sign Language), Digital Arts, Media Arts, History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies. *The decision to include courses in disciplines beyond this list shall be made by the CAS Dean’s office and the Director of General Studies.
- Natural Sciences: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Meteorology, Mathematics, Physical Science, and Physics. *The decision to include courses in disciplines beyond this list shall be made by the CAS Dean’s office and the Director of General Studies.
Courses
Students in the BGS online degree program are required to complete 42 credit hours of Applied Sciences or Social Sciences courses in addition to 78 hours of General Education and elective requirements.*
The BGS degree requires a total of 45 hours of upper-level credit hours. 15 of these hours must be at the 400 level, which includes the required GS 491: General Studies Seminar. Students must pass GS 491 with a “C” or better.
Your personal credit requirements could be less depending on transferable credits and credit earned from prior learning assessments.
| Course Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
8 Electives Classes in Area of Concentration at any Level |
27 |
4 Classes at the 300 and 400 Level in Area of Concentration |
12 |
GS 491: General Studies Seminar |
3 |
Total Required Credit Hours |
42 |
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
English |
6 |
Social/Behavioral Sciences |
6 |
Math |
6 |
Natural Sciences |
9 |
Humanities |
9 |
Fine Arts |
3 |
Total Required Credit Hours |
39 |
| Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
Area 1: Additional Courses in Applied/Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, or Humanities concentration areas |
9 |
Area 2: Additional Courses in Applied/Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, or Humanities concentration areas (Different from Area 1) |
9 |
Total Required Credit Hours |
18 |
| Electives | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
Miscellaneous Electives |
21 Required |
Based on the 120 credit hours needed for graduation, the exact number of free elective hours may vary depending on the number of transfer credits accepted. English 325 Technical Writing must be chosen if it has not already been completed as an Enrichment Elective.
Careers
Study the topics that interest you while completing the degree you need to advance in your career in the industry of your choice.
Career Opportunities
- Community Health
- Engineering
- Sales and Marketing Director
- Nonprofit Program Manager
- Brand Manager
- Media Relations Manager
- Public Relations Director
- Market Research Analyst
- Employee Communications Manager
- Executive Assistant
- Social Worker
