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Bachelor’s Degree Completion

Online Program

Have you earned 100 college credits or more but have been unable to complete your major? The bachelor’s degree completion program at UAF offers a flexible pathway to graduation you can complete 100% online.

This program allows you to choose the classes you want to take — offering a unique opportunity to tailor a course of study that relates to your interests and goals. Three degree options are available: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science (B.A.A.S.).

Throughout the program, you’ll receive comprehensive advising to ensure that your credits are maximized and your path to graduation is clear. Admission to the bachelor’s degree completion program requires a consultation with a Degree Completion Advisor.

Who Is the Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program Designed For?

This program is a great fit for students who have transferred several times, have changed majors, are returning to school after a break or who are just looking to finish their bachelor’s degree as efficiently as possible. To qualify for the program, you must have previously earned at least 100 college credits.

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Degree type:

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science (B.A.A.S.)

Availability:

Online

Why Earn Your Bachelor’s Degree at UAF?

Our online bachelor’s degree completion program offers a flexible pathway to graduation you can design based on what you want to do. Here are more reasons to earn your bachelor’s degree at UAF.

Gain professional experience

The bachelor’s degree completion program includes a career-focused capstone course that requires you to plan ahead and understand the steps needed to reach your professional goals.

Finish your bachelor’s degree online

The bachelor’s degree completion program at UAF is available 100% online. You can earn your degree from anywhere you work and live.

Learn from passionate and accomplished professors

Collaborate one-on-one with professors who are published researchers and scholars. They will help you discover your passions and chart your career path.

Graduate prepared for a career

Through this program, we can help you narrow your focus and find a field that aligns with your interests and career goals.

What Can You Do With Your Bachelor’s Degree?

Earning a bachelor’s degree can open the door to many career options or provide an opportunity to advance within an established career. Graduates of this program have continued on to graduate degree programs, teaching licensure programs, military advancement and a variety of professional opportunities that require a bachelor’s degree.

Will a bachelor’s degree increase my salary?

According to U.S. News and World Report, those holding bachelor's degrees earn about $2.27 million over their lifetime. Compare that to those with some college ($1.55 million in lifetime earnings) or a high school diploma ($1.30 million lifetime).

Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program

To finish your bachelor’s degree at UAF through this program, you must complete 130 total credits for a BA or BS and 120 credits for a B.A.A.S. A minimum of 30 credits must be from UAF. You must also complete the baccalaureate capstone requirement and 39 upper-division credits (24 of which must be UAF credits). Major requirements are flexible and will be selected by you and your advisor.

View UAF general education requirements

View degree requirements for the B.A., B.S. or B.A.A.S.