Part-Time, Bachelor of General Studies, and Non-matriculated Students

• Part-Time Students

  Part-time students ;are ;those that ;register for less than 12 credits a semester.

  Considering taking courses part-time at Eastern? ;

  For information regarding admission as a part-time student at Eastern, please visit the Admissions Office website.

  For more information regarding ;part-time course registration or to set up an appointment with an advisor, ;please contact the Advising Center:

  Phone: (860) 465-4526
  Email: Advise@easternct.edu

• Bachelor of General Studies (BGS)

  The Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) is a flexible degree program o­ffered at Eastern and is available to both full-time and part-time students. In order to be eligible for the BGS program, students must have completed 60 or more credits. Upon entry to the BGS program, each student completes a plan of study with a professional advisor. This plan must be submitted and approved by the coordinator of the BGS program and the associated Dean. The student’s proposed plan of study will ensures that all degree and University requirements will be met.

  Degree completion requires 120 credits; a minimum of 30 of these credits must be taken at Eastern. Transfer credits from other colleges and universities can be incorporated into the BGS degree. Credits may be earned through one or a combination of nontraditional learning programs such as CLEP (College Level Examination Program), the DSST testing program, and the American Council on Education (ACE) credits for military training.

  For further information about the BGS program, contact the Advising Center:

  Phone: (860) 465-4526
  Email: Advise@easternct.edu

• Non-matriculated Students

  Non-matriculated students are those that take courses without applying to the University, are not associated with a degree program, and register on a part-time basis (less than 12 credits a semester). This option may be suitable for individuals who are non-degree seeking or for those who have not been accepted as a matriculated student.

  Need more information on matriculation status?

  Although it is not required, the Advising Center strongly recommends Part-time and Non-matriculated students meet with an advisor prior to choosing classes to ensure the courses will meet the student's desired educational goals.

  Registration

  If you decide to enroll as a non-matriculated student, please complete the Part-Time Student Registration Form and return it to the Office of the Registrar, located on the second floor of Wood Support Services.

  Need help selecting a course(s), or want to discuss your options further? Contact the Advising Center:

  Phone: (860) 465-4526
  Email: Advise@easternct.edu

• Frequently Asked Questions

  • "I have questions about my application...
    • Eastern's Office of Admissions can assist with questions regarding your application.
  • "Who can help me choose a major and pick courses?
    • Learn more about different majors on campus
    • The Advising Center is happy to assist students. To make an appointment with an advisor, please contact the Advising Center:
      • Phone: (860) 465-4526
        Email: Advise@easternct.edu
  • "How much do courses cost at Eastern? Are there scholarships?
    • Information about costs
    • Information about scholarship opportunities
  • "Is tuition waived for Senior Citizens? Are there other fee waivers available?
    • Permanent residents of Connecticut who are ages 62 or older with positive identification may be entitiled to tuition waivers, however, the registration fee is not waived. For non-matriculated senior citizens, waivers are granted on a space available basis during in-person registration.
    • Contact the Office of Fiscal Affairs for more information on tuition waivers.
    • To discuss Veteran's benefits, contact the Coordinator of Veterans' Affairs at (860) 465-4434