Mar 28, 2024  
2018-2019 
    
2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

General Studies AS


The General Studies Associate of Science degree is designed to serve students seeking to complete a degree for personal or professional goals.

On-campus students looking to complete the General Studies AS will need to make application in the College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s Office (Nethery Hall, Room 135).

Online delivery: Students electing to complete more than 50% of the program online will choose the distance education version, coordinated through the School of Distance Education. This program is offered in a self-paced online format (see School of Distance Education and International Partnerships  Definitions). This self-paced online degree does not require any on-campus time unless on-campus courses are selected.

Degree Requirements


  • Complete a minimum of 62 semester credits
  • Fulfill the Andrews Core Experience  for an Associate degree
  • Fulfill the general associate degree requirements  
  • Course selection is made in consultation with the advisor
  • Earn a minimum of 15 semester credits through Andrews University
  • A minimum of 9 credits of the major must be taken in residence
  • The overall GPA for all courses (including transfer credits) must be 2.0
  • The GPA for all focus-area courses (including transfer credits) must be 2.25