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3. How to Apply: Bachelor of Arts

Admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies is selective.  To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the following program requirements:

Program Admission Requirements

For students applying with 80 or more credits

Intermediate Algebra: 5 credits

• If completed in H.S.: 3 years - completion of Intermediate Algebra
• If made up in College: completion of Intermediate Algebra with a grade of 2.0 or higher

Foreign Language: 10 credits

• If completed in H.S.: 2 years of the same language
• If made up in College: 10 college credits of a single language or through 102 with passing grade

English Composition: 5 credits

• 5 credits of English Composition with a grade of 2.0 or higher

Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (QSR): 5 credits

• 5 credits of QSR with a grade of 2.0 or higher

Visual, Literary and Performing Arts (Humanities): 15 credits
Individual and Societies (Social Sciences): 15 credits
Natural World (Natural Sciences): 15 credits

For students applying with 45-79 credits

Intermediate Algebra: 5 credits

• If completed in H.S.: 3 years - completion of Intermediate Algebra
• If made up in College: completion of Intermediate Algebra with a grade of 2.0 or higher

Foreign Language: 10 credits

• If completed in H.S.: 2 years of the same language
• If made up in College: 10 college credits of a single language or through 102 with passing grade

English Composition: 5 credits

• 5 credits of English Composition with a grade of 2.0 or higher

Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (QSR): 5 credits

• 5 credits of QSR with a grade of 2.0 or higher

Visual, Literary and Performing Arts (Humanities): 10 credits
Individual and Societies (Social Sciences): 10 credits
Natural World (Natural Sciences): 10 credits

The 70 major credits must be completed in MATRICULATED STATUS.

Admissions Criteria

In addition to specific admission requirements, the IAS Undergraduate Admission Committee looks for coursework relevant to the IAS curriculum (see the course catalogue), and a well-written and thoughtful goal statement that addresses:

• The reason(s) why the applicant wants to complete a four-year degree
• Why the applicant has chosen the IAS program.
• Long-term goals and aspirations
• Any special circumstances

Grades are considered, with more weight given to grades in relevant coursework and grades in later coursework. Applicants who are deficient in Intermediate Algebra and/or Foreign Language will not be considered until the deficiency has been completed.