Bachelor of University Studies
Finish What You Started
Are you tired of coming up with reasons why you haven't yet received your bachelor's degree?
At the University of Hartford, we've made it easier than ever to take the remaining credits you need with our new Bachelor of University Studies (B.U.S.). Create your own program from more than 1,000 courses and do it at the pace you choose. Whether you are more comfortable taking one course at a time or opt for a more rapid pace, the B.U.S. program at the University of Hartford leads to a credential you have long desired: a bachelor's degree.
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- What is the Bachelor of University Studies program?
The Bachelor of University Studies is a Bachelor of Arts degree program created for the part-time adult student who has previous college experience and seeks to complete a baccalaureate degree. It allows part-time students to design, with the assistance of a faculty advisor, a program of study that is flexible to accommodate individual educational and professional interests and that can include courses offered by the various colleges of the University. - Who is the B.U.S. program designed for?
Since students work with faculty members to create programs of study that are tailored to their specific interests and needs, the program is especially advantageous to several groups. They include busy adults who can only manage a part-time, flexible approach to a college degree; students interested in applying credits earned from other programs and institutions; and associate degree holders wishing to proceed to a baccalaureate degree with maximum transfer of their previously completed work. - Will I have to choose just one area of interest?
With a carefully designed course of study, a University Studies student may pursue a number of academic interests. The University is composed of seven distinctive, degree-granting schools and colleges with more than 1,000 courses on the menu. This flexibility allows each student to pursue coursework leading to a variety of career opportunities. View five sample concentrations for the Bachelor of University Studies Program. - Am I eligible for honors as a B.U.S. student?
There are three types of honors that B.U.S. students may be eligible for at the University of Hartford.- Option 1: Graduation honors are awarded to B.U.S. students who have completed a minimum of 45 credits for a grade in residence at the University of Hartford. Bachelor's degrees are conferred cum laude on students whose cumulative GPA is 3.25 or above, magna cum laude on students whose cumulative GPA is 3.5 or above, and summa cum laude on students whose GPA is 3.75 or above. Courses taken on a pass/no pass basis are not counted towards the 45 credit minimum requirement.
- Option 2: The University Honors program is designed for
academically motivated students and offers an enriched curriculum and
additional learning experiences. Students completing the honors program
requirements will have university honors noted on their diplomas. For
more information on the University Honors Program for B.U.S. students,
go to: http://uhaweb.hartford.edu/
UHONORS/form_school_bus.htm. - Option 3: In addition, the University hosts the Beta Psi Alpha chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda, a national honor society for adult part-time students. Part-time students who have completed at least 100 credits towards their degrees and have a minimum of 24 credits in residence at the University of Hartford and a GPA of 3.5 are eligible for membership in this honor society. For information, contact Karen Sullivan at 860-768-4373 or ksullivan@hartford.edu.
- What are the admission requirements for the B.U.S. Program?
- A minimum of 30 credit hours of college level work that are applicable toward the Bachelor of University Studies degree. (Students who do not meet this requirement may be able to take courses on a non-matriculated basis until they satisfy this requirement.)
- A minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Students must be at least 22 years of age.
- Students must not have been full-time undergraduates at the University of Hartford, excluding Hartford College for Women, at any time during the two years prior to matriculation into the B.U.S. program.
- What are the requirements to earn a degree through the B.U.S. program?
- A minimum of 120 earned credit hours of course work.
- A minimum 2.0 cumulative grade-point average on all course work completed at the University of Hartford.
- A minimum of 30 credits earned for grades at the University of Hartford. A maximum of 20% of the credits completed at the University of Hartford may be taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
- Concentration courses must be taken for a letter grade and may not be taken on a Pass/No Pass basis. A grade of C or higher is required for each concentration course.
- How do I schedule an appointment with an advisor?
Simply call (860) 768-5BUS or stop by the office (Beatrice Fox Auerbach Computer and Administration Center, Center for Graduate and Adult Academic Services, Room 231, (See Campus Map). The office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. You may schedule an appointment by e-mail at bus@hartford.edu
