Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Admission Requirements

Students apply to the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) program and to the University through the School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Standardized exams, such as the SAT, are not required. There is no foreign language requirement.

Admission Requirements

A high school diploma, or equivalent

45-60 Transferable Credit Hours

The BIS Program requires 45-60 transferable credits, with a grade of C (2.0) or better from one or more regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Credits at admission must satisfy the Liberal Studies Core requirements, which include:

• English composition (your college’s full sequence)
• 6 credits of humanities
• 6 credits of social sciences
• 8 credits of math and/or natural science
• 10 additional credits in liberal arts course work (i.e., some combination of humanities, social sciences, math, or natural science).

Courses presented for the Liberal Studies Core generally must be eligible to satisfy an area requirement of the UVA College of Arts and Sciences.

2.0 GPA

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 from the institution attended most recently with good academic and social standing at that institution.

Academic, Social & Financial Standing at UVA

Good academic, social, and financial standing at UVA if previously enrolled.

Guaranteed Admission Agreement (GAA) with Virginia Community College System

Under a Guaranteed Admission Agreement (GAA) with the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), applicants who have completed 60 transferable credits and a transferable associate’s degree from a VCCS college, with 45 or more credits earned from VCCS, and have earned a GPA in VCCS coursework of 3.5 or better, will be eligible for consideration under guaranteed admission. Those applying under the GAA must submit a Letter of Intent and official transcripts to SCPS Admission Services by February 15. A completed online application for admission must be submitted by May 15.

Guaranteed Admission Agreement (GAA) with Richard Bland College of William and Mary

Under a Guaranteed Admission Agreement (GAA) with Richard Bland College (RBC), applicants who have completed 60 transferable credits and a transferable associate’s degree from RBC, with 45 or more credits earned from RBC, and have earned a GPA in RBC coursework of 3.5 or better, will be eligible for consideration under guaranteed admission. Those applying under the GAA must submit a Letter of Intent and official transcripts to Admission Services by February 15. A completed online application for admission must be submitted by May 15.

Admission Prerequisites

Business Concentration

To be admitted to the Business Concentration, students must have completed four courses at other institutions: micro- and macroeconomics, financial accounting, and statistics.

Psychology Concentration

To be admitted to the Psychology Concentration, students must have completed Introduction of Psychology or its equivalent.

Please note: Individuals who have already earned a baccalaureate degree are not eligible to apply for admission to BIS. Individuals may not apply to more than one undergraduate transfer program at UVA at the same time.

Are you looking to finish your undergraduate degree online? UVA’s Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) offers flexible course and scheduling options to make the program work for you. Rooted in the UVA liberal arts tradition, BIS offers an interdisciplinary education that prepares students to advance in their current jobs, transition to new careers, or pursue graduate studies.