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INSTRUCTIONS:
This is an undergraduate general studies application.
Complete this application only if you HAVE NOT earned prior credit from Western Illinois University and are seeking admission to the Bachelor of Arts in General Studies (formerly Board of Trustees BA) degree program.
You cannot submit more than one BGS application for admission during the same one-year period. If you have applied within the last year and have questions about your application, please contact General Studies Degree Program at BGS@wiu.edu.
FEES:
Fee Waiver - No fee to complete an application today!
Non-refundable $15 transcript fee
Upon admission, a non-refundable $15 transcript fee will be applied to the student's account. All future transcripts are then made available with no additional fees.
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