Bachelor in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition is The programme requires 39 credit hours in the General Studies Program Core (Online)..

The Bachelor of General Studies is an online degree designed for students seeking flexibility in their academic path. It allows learners to build a customized program through primary and secondary focus areas. Students complete 39 credit hours in these focus areas, with 24 in a primary and 15 in a secondary area. The degree requires 120 total credit hours, including 39 upper-division credits.

Focus areas include Primary Area of Focus, Secondary Area of Focus.

The programme requires 39 credit hours in the General Studies Program Core, split between a primary (24 credits) and secondary (15 credits) focus area. Students must complete 39 upper-division credits (300+ level) and fulfill the Liberal Education Core requirements.

Graduates enter roles such as administrative service manager, human resources adviser, editor, marketing manager, and social welfare administrator.

A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for admission. Applicants must submit official transcripts and complete the undergraduate application.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. Online, full-time or part-time, typical duration not specified. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 55% of applicants.

Union College's identity is captured in its name: things come together. Liberal arts, engineering and entrepreneurship share the same academic setting, creating opportunities for students to explore different interests and combine areas of study. The college offers more than 62 areas of study, with academic work extending beyond the classroom through research alongside faculty.

Research is part of the experience across majors. Students work with faculty in laboratories, archives, studios and field settings. This hands-on approach applies to a broad range of subjects and gives students opportunities to develop questions, investigate ideas and connect academic learning with practical work. Union also prepares students for life after college through its focus on career outcomes.

The campus is in Schenectady, a New York city with restaurants and cafes, shops and boutiques, theaters and events. Hiking, biking and skiing are available minutes from campus, giving students access to outdoor activities as well as city amenities. More than 130 clubs and organizations cover interests from beekeeping and off-road racing to music festivals and movie nights. International students joining Union enter a community where academic exploration, research, student activities and the surrounding city all form part of daily life.