Admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies is selective. To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
| Area | If completed in H.S. | If made up in College |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language | 2 years of the same language | 10 college credits of a single language or through 102 with passing grade |
| English | 4 years | 5 credits of English comp with a grade of 2.0 or higher |
| Mathematics | 3 years - completion of Intermediate Algebra | Completion of Intermediate Algebra with a grade of 2.0 or higher |
| Social Science | 3 years | 15 credits |
| Science | 2 years | 10 credits |
| Fine, Visual or Performing Arts | 1/2 year | 2 credits |
The 70 major credits must be completed in MATRICULATED STATUS.
IAS conducts a holistic review of all applications. A 2.5 minimum cumulative gpa is expected. Special circumstances may allow for admission of students with lower cumulative gpa's (between 2.0 and 2.4).
In addition to the Foreign Language, English Composition, QSR and Intermediate Algebra requirements, students must complete the following additional program admission requirements:
English Composition: 5 credits
Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (QSR): 5 credits
Visual, Literary and Performing Arts (Humanities): 15 credits
Individual and Societies (Social Sciences): 15 credits
Natural World (Natural Sciences): 15 credits
English Composition : 5 credits
Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (QSR): 5 credits
Visual, Literary and Performing Arts (Humanities): 10 credits
Individuals and Societies (Social Sciences): 10 credits
Natural World (Natural Sciences): 10 credits
(College courses used to fulfill the core subject requirements can also be used to fulfill program admission requirements.)
In addition to specific admission requirements, the IAS Undergraduate Admission Committee looks for coursework relevant to the IAS curriculum (see the course catalogue), and a well-written and thoughtful goal statement that addresses:
Grades are considered, with more weight given to grades in relevant coursework and grades in later coursework. Applicants who are deficient in Intermediate Algebra and/or Foreign Language will not be considered until the deficiency has been completed.
