University Studies, B.U.S.
Many students earn significant college credit but pause their studies before finishing. Completing a degree can feel out of reach when required courses aren’t available online and in-person classes conflict with work or location.
About the Bachelor of University Studies
The Bachelor of University Studies is intended to support students returning to the university after a gap in attendance. It is most beneficial to students with previous academic credit that can be transferred and applied as University of Mississippi credits towards a general bachelor’s degree. Many of our students have completed some college but were unable to continue due to life circumstances, financial concerns, or career demands. Our advisors review your previous academic work to help you find the shortest path to earning your degree.
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Program Information
Degree
B.U.S. in University Studies
Emphases
Business ;
Creative Arts ;
Health and Human Services ;
Social Science ;
Humanities ;
Education ;
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Required Credit Hours
120
Program Type
Major
School
Duration
As little as one semester
Learn More About the Bachelor of University Studies
Eligibility requirements to enroll in the B.U.S. degree program are as follows:
- Must be admissible or re-admissible to the university
- Cannot already hold a bachelor’s degree
- Must have completed a minimum of 90 degree-applicable credit hours (no more than 60 can be used from a 2-year college; repeated courses only count once)
- Must meet one of the following enrollment pathways:
- Pathway 1 — Cannot have attended any college or university for the past 24 consecutive months.
- Pathway 2 — Have not been out of school for two years but earned 90 degree-applicable hours by the end of 2017 (no more than 60 can be used from a 2-year college; repeated courses only count once).
- Pathway 3 — Have not been out of school for two years but earned 90 degree-applicable hours 2 years ago (no more than 60 can be used from a 2-year college; repeated courses only count once). Important note: Students who enroll via this pathway are not eligible for the special grade provision (removal of all prior Fs from the GPA).
If you believe that you meet these requirements and would like to learn more about this degree program, please contact the Office of General Studies at generalstudies@olemiss.edu or 662-915-3787
Students admitted to the Bachelor of University Studies degree program will have all previous Fs (transfer as well as in residence) removed from their GPA calculation. These courses will still, however, be counted as attempted hours for financial aid purposes. If the student changes to any other degree program within the university, the resident and overall GPAs will be re-calculated to include all Fs that were excluded for the Bachelor of University Studies degree program.
Once admitted to the Bachelor of University Studies degree program, a student may employ the university’s grade forgiveness policy for courses taken AFTER enrollment in the BUS degree program.
Important note: Students admitted to the B.U.S. degree program who have been enrolled in an institution of higher education within the last 24 months and who did not earn 90 degree-applicable hours by the end of 2017 are not eligible for this special grade provision.To complete the Google forms, you must log in with your go.olemiss.edu email address. This ensures FERPA-related content is protected through encryption.
Before applying, check with the Office of General Studies to confirm you meet eligibility requirements for your chosen pathway.
For students already confirmed by our C2C coaches as having no remaining coursework to earn a B.U.S. degree
- Bachelor of University Studies Program and Diploma Application Pathway 1 or 2
- Bachelor of University Studies Program and Diploma Application Pathway 3
For students with remaining coursework for the B.U.S. degree program
What are some courses you will take to earn an University Studies Bachelor's Degree?
Here are some of the classes you may take while earning your Bachelor of Business in University Studies.
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