Bachelor in General Studies (Bachelor's)

Concord University’s identity has developed through its connection with students, alumni, faculty, and the Athens community. Alumni stories include graduates who returned to work at the university, pursued education careers, presented research at international conferences, and competed as Mountain Lions. The university’s mission centers on improving the lives of students and communities through teaching and learning, intellectual and creative activities, community service, and civic engagement.

Academic choices span the College of Professional and Liberal Studies and the College of Science, Mathematics, and Health. Students can study business, education, fine arts and communication, humanities, social work and sociology, biology, health sciences, mathematics and computer science, nursing, physical and environmental sciences, and social sciences. Additional options include entrepreneurial studies, interdisciplinary studies, the Regents Bachelor of Arts Program, and substance use studies. Concord also offers three-year programs through CU Rise and maintains a Center for Teaching and Learning.

The university is located on Vermillion Street in Athens, West Virginia, on the Campus Beautiful. Student support includes housing and residence life, counseling, multicultural affairs, disability services, student activities, and a student center. Admissions welcomes students from outside the country and provides application, visit, admitted-student, and information-request services. International students should review the academic calendar for term dates, final examinations, and possible schedule changes.

Students in this programme complete a self-designed course of study through guided academic planning. They engage in independent research and applied projects aligned with their professional and academic goals. The programme supports adult learners returning to education with flexible scheduling and credit for prior learning. It is structured around individualized degree plans developed with academic advisors.

The programme requires a total of 120 credits, with coursework distributed across general education, major-specific studies, and elective credits. Students create a personalized academic plan that includes a capstone project or equivalent culminating experience.

Graduates typically pursue roles in education, public service, nonprofit management, and community leadership.

Applicants must have graduated from high school at least three years prior and not hold a baccalaureate degree. They must meet Concord University's general admission requirements and submit official transcripts. Concurrent enrollment in another degree programme is not permitted.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, part-time, with flexible scheduling; typical duration varies based on individual progress. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 90% of applicants.