General Studies (B.G.S.)

Wayne State University

Before applying to join the General Studies program, students must meet these minimum admissions requirements: The student holds senior-level standing at Wayne State , The student faces a temporal problem (i.e., student stepped away from school; length of time away is at least 5 years) , The student is in good academic standing, with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher , The students has completed the vast majority of university general education requirements (if enrolled after 1985) , The student has completed the vast majority of CLAS (college level) requirements , The student must have completed at least 15 credits applicable to a CLAS-based or discontinued major. To be considered for admission, applicants must submit an official high school transcript demonstrating college preparatory coursework and evidence of readiness to undertake a college degree program. However, official high school transcripts are required, and applicants may be asked to provide additional materials, such as a personal essay, to support a holistic review.