{"id":49812,"date":"2022-11-21T16:54:59","date_gmt":"2022-11-21T21:54:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/admissions\/?page_id=52"},"modified":"2026-09-17T10:37:28","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T14:37:28","slug":"bls","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/admissions\/adult\/bls\/","title":{"rendered":"Liberal Studies (BLS) Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><section class=\"wp-block-umw-hero alignfull umw-custom-block umw-hero umw-hero--dark-text umw-hero--white umw-hero--with-no-media umw-hero--with-no-content\"><div class=\"umw-hero__inner\"><div class=\"umw-hero__media\"><\/div><div class=\"umw-hero__title\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"umw-hero__title__wrapper\"><div class=\"umw-hero__eyebrow\">Admissions<\/div><h1 class=\"umw-hero__title__header\">Liberal Studies (BLS) Program<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><h2 id=\"h-put-your-experience-to-work-finish-your-degree-at-umw\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Put Your Experience to Work. Finish Your Degree at UMW.<\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&rsquo;ve already built valuable experience through your career, education, and life. At the University of Mary Washington, that experience can be part of your path to a bachelor&rsquo;s degree.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UMW&rsquo;s adult degree completion programs are designed for working adults who want to finish their degree while building on what they&rsquo;ve already accomplished. With flexible options, personalized support, and opportunities to receive academic credit for prior learning, you can create a degree path that works for where you are &mdash; and where you want to go next.<\/p><h4 id=\"h-why-umw-for-adult-degree-completion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why UMW for Adult Degree Completion?<\/strong><\/h4><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Build on the experience you already have.<\/strong> Your professional and life experience matters. Through UMW&rsquo;s portfolio course, eligible students can document prior learning and potentially earn elective credit toward their degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose a degree path that fits your goals.<\/strong> The Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) offers more than 30 majors across the liberal arts and sciences, including Leadership and Management and Criminal Justice. You can also double major or work with UMW faculty and the BLS office to develop a customized major and degree plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finish your degree without putting your life on hold.<\/strong> BLS students can enroll full- or part-time and are not required to live on campus. The program is designed with adult learners in mind, giving you the flexibility to balance your education with work and other responsibilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h4 id=\"h-earn-a-umw-degree-that-connects-your-experience-to-what-comes-next\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Earn a UMW degree that connects your experience to what comes next.<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A bachelor&rsquo;s degree can help you build on your professional experience, expand your opportunities, and prepare for graduate study or your next career move. At UMW, you&rsquo;ll combine the experience you bring with the academic foundation and personal support to help you move forward.<\/p><h4 id=\"h-ready-to-put-your-experience-to-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>Ready to Put Your Experience to Work?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take the next step toward completing your bachelor&rsquo;s degree at UMW.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connect with UMW Admissions to learn more about adult degree completion, explore your degree options, and get answers to your questions.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/admissions.umw.edu\/register\/BLSRFI\">Request More Information<div class=\"arrow\"><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><h4 id=\"h-explore-your-credit-options\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore Your Credit Options<\/h4><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-\">Start your UMW application at no cost and receive your evaluation of your previous college coursework.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/admissions.umw.edu\/portal\/apply#transfer\"><strong>Start Your UMW Transfer Application &amp; Get Your Credit Evaluation<\/strong><div class=\"arrow\"><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><h3 id=\"h-questions-about-adult-degree-completion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions about Adult Degree Completion?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UMW Admissions is here to help you explore your options and find the degree path that fits your goals.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call (540) 654-2000 or email <a href=\"mailto:admit@umw.edu\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">admit@umw.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Put Your Experience to Work. 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