Colleges & Universities

BACCALAUREATE COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

Baccalaureate (four-year) college/university students may earn a bachelor of arts (BA) degree or a bachelor of science (BS) degree depending on their area of study. Many students enter the work force after earning their degree, but some continue on to a graduate school.

During the first two years spent at any baccalaureate college/university, students will take a minimum of 90 college credits in general subject areas. After completing these 90 credits (referred to as GUR, or General University Requirements), students declare a major and complete an additional 90 credits in classes focused on their chosen major.

Transferring from a community college to a baccalaureate college/university

Many students choose to complete their GUR at a community college, then transfer to a baccalaureate college/university to complete their degree. If this is your plan click here and follow the helpful information:

Community College: Associate Transfer Degrees

Attending a baccalaureate college/university directly after high school

If you plan to go directly from high school to a baccalaureate college/university, click here for more information about:

Choosing Your School - How to investigate a baccalaureate college/university.
11th Grade Checklist
12th Grade Checklist
Applying for Financial Aid

Useful Resources

Common App Website: Many private and a few public colleges use the Common Application which allows students to fill out one application and send it to several colleges.
Research & Explore Majors: Curious about what major you may want to study? Investigate here.
College Cost Comparison: Excellent site to compare the costs of the colleges to which you plan to apply.
Free Online College Placement Test Preparation: Get prepared for those college placement tests.
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE): Planning to go to an out-of-state school? This may save you thousands of dollars on out-of-state tuition costs. Anyone planning to go out-of-state in the western region of the US should investigate the schools on this website.
College Sports: NCAA Initial Eligibility: If you are planning to play sports in college get prepared here.
College Placement Testing: Figure out which testing or course placement options you need.

See How Your Prospective Schools Rank

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