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The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Program
In Partnership with Tidewater Community College
Program Information
The Bachelor
of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) degree meets the needs of adult
students by providing part-time study and evening and weekend classes.
This transfer program builds on students’ previous college
work and offers liberal arts courses that promote critical thinking
and analytical skills. Dedicated faculty, individual advising and
small classes provide a small college experience within a large
university.
| Highlights of the BIS Adult Degree Program |
- An undergraduate degree from the nationally-ranked University
of Virginia
- Outstanding faculty
- Challenging curriculum
- Small class size
- Individualized support from faculty advisors, instructional
faculty, and BIS staff
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| Five Components of the BIS Program |
- Liberal Studies Seminars
- Concentration
- Degree Electives
- Proseminar
- Capstone Project
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| BIS/TCC Program Model |
- Courses will be taught on-site at TCC (location to be
determined).
- Classes in Charlottesville also are open to TCC students.
- Classes will be offered each semester: fall, spring and
summer.
- Classes will be held at night with occasional weekend
sessions.
- Students complete the program on average in four years
and can take up to seven years to finish.
- Students may be able to take a Leave of Absence when
necessary.
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| UVA Resources Available to BIS Students |
- Off-site access to UVA library system
- UVA career counseling services and resources
- UVA email account and technical support
- Arts and cultural events (in Charlottesville)
- Academic support services
- Financial Aid
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| Current Tuition and Fees – 2009-2010 Academic Year (per term: fall, spring, summer)
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In-state Tuition |
Out-of-state Tuition |
$250 per credit hour,
plus a required fee of $177 per term.
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$968 per credit hour,
plus a required fee of $214 per term.
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If you have been postponing going back to school to complete your bachelor's degree because you think you can't afford it, you need to take another look at the University of Virginia's BIS adult degree program. For the upcoming academic year, imagine paying only $750 per course in tuition (for those who qualify for Virginia residency) at the nation's top-ranked public university. What an opportunity! An investment in your education is an investment in your future.
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