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Undergraduate Admissions. The School of General Studies of Columbia University is the finest liberal arts college in the United States created specifically for returning and nontraditional students seeking a rigorous, traditional, Ivy League undergraduate degree full or part time.
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- What Is The College of General Studies (Cgs)?
- If I Start in January, Will I Graduate on time?
- Is The Summer Semester Required?
- When Will I Register For Classes and Learn More About The Summer terms?
- Where Will I Live on Campus?
- Costs, Billing, Financial Aid; How Do I Learn More?
- How Do CGS Students Fit in with The Rest of The Student body?
- How Should I Spend The Gap semester?
- Will I Be Able to Enroll at Another College Or University For The Fall semester?
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The College of General Studies is a small, liberal arts college within Boston University, offering first- and second-year students an interdisciplinary and global curriculum. Upon completion of the two-year program, which includes electives toward your major, you will continue to one of BU’s nine degree-granting undergraduate schools and colleges t...
Yes. You will earn a total of 32 credits for the spring semester and summer term, which fulfills first-year credit requirements. In the fall of 2025, you will continue into the second year of the program to take CGS required courses and electives toward your major. After you have completed the CGS curriculum, which includes electives for your major...
Yes, completing your first-year course load of 32 credits requires participating in the summer semester. Whether you choose to travel to London or continue your studies in Boston, the CGS summer program deeply enhances the carefully designed interdisciplinary course curriculum, with learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom.
You will officially register for spring semester classes in the fall of 2024. Your course schedule will determine the timing of your summer term in London or Boston. The faculty who teach you during the spring semester will teach your summer courses as well.
All incoming first-year students are guaranteed on-campus housing. You will be assigned to a residence for January 2025. On BU’s Boston campus, you will be housed in one of our on-campus residences. In London, you may live in one of BU’s residence-hall style buildings or in external housing located within commuting distance of BU classrooms.
Information about the tuition, fees, room, board and other expenses is available on our CGS tuition page.There, you will also find information about University charges and the financial aid notification and disbursement process for the spring semester in Boston and the summer term in London.
CGS students fit in seamlessly. You will attend University Orientation in the summer or winter to connect with your class, meet your faculty, and explore the city of Boston. You will also be invited to winter welcome events in January 2025. You will engage in BU’s dynamic community through your residential experience, where you will live with stude...
Many student accomplish incredible things during the gap semester. You may take this time to volunteer, participate in an internship, work, travel, take a class, or pursue a special interest. We are always impressed with the myriad experiences students bring to BU in January. See how other students have spent their gap semester. Your CGS academic a...
Once you have accepted your place in the College of General Studies, you are considered a Boston University student and, thus, are ineligible to matriculate at another college or university. If you do matriculate elsewhere, BU will be unable to honor your admission and enrollment. Students may take courses as a non-degree student elsewhere in the f...
CGS Experiences Page & CGS Advising & CGS Professor Profiles CGS Student Services Phone: 617-353-2850 Email: cgs@bu.edu BU Admissions CGS Student Next Steps Phone: 617-353-2300 Email: admissions@bu.edu BU Financial Assistance CGS Financial Assistance, Costs, and Payment Plan Phone: 617-353-2965 Email: finaid@bu.edu
Admissions. Become a CGS student! You’ll gain a rock-solid foundation in the liberal arts—forging a unique path through BU and exploring a wide range of disciplines. You’ll fulfill the University’s BU Hub general education requirements while you gather skills that help you thrive—anywhere you choose to go next.
Apply to CGS: All undergraduate admissions for the College of General Studies are managed centrally through the Boston University Office of Admissions. Visit their website to learn more about Boston University admissions, academics, student life, and the overall application process.
Admission to Columbia GS requires an online application, official high school (or GED) transcripts, SAT or ACT test scores within the past eight years or a score on the General Studies Admissions Examination, an essay of 1,500-2,000 words, and two recommendation letters.
