Western Illinois Univ. Online, BA in General Studies

Western Illinois University,
Sherman Hall,
1 University Circle,
Macomb, IL 61455,

T: (309) 298-1414,
Toll Free: (877) PICK-WIU,

The WIU Bachelor of Arts in General Studies (BGS) degree program, formerly the Board of Trustees Bachelor of Arts, was developed in 1972 to provide an opportunity for individuals to earn a regionally accredited undergraduate degree in a manner compatible with the their educational needs and lifestyles. The BGS degree is a highly individualized, flexible, non-majored undergraduate degree which may be completed fully online by students who are place-bound due to work and/or family responsibilities; on-campus; or a combination of both formats.