Bachelor of Arts in 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 Arts in 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.
Click here to view the B.U.S program e-brochure
Click here to view the Online Organizational Studies concentration
Click here to view four more sample concentrations
BUS Advisor Manual
- What is the Bachelor of Arts in University Studies program?
Busy adults who can only manage a part-time, flexible approach to a college degree; adult 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. 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. Click here for more information. - 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, 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
