Achieve Your Ambitions with UVA
Advance your career, your future and more when you complete your bachelor’s degree through UVA’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Benefit from an accessible, top-ranked degree offered in a convenient online format. Upon completing your program, you’ll be a part of the UVA community for life.
Enter the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree program with as few as 36 credits, allowing your previous education to boost you toward your future.
In addition to exceptional academics, you’ll also receive personalized support from UVA faculty and staff — everyone here is eager to help make your goals reality. Online students will have access to our comprehensive support systems, student resources and dedicated advising teams.
Your bachelor’s degree is more achievable than ever when you take this next step with UVA. Continue exploring our flexible education options and learn why this could be a perfect fit for you!
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Complete Your Bachelor’s Degree 100% Online
Advance your career, begin a new path, deepen your professional knowledge or fulfill a lifelong goal with a degree from the University of Virginia.
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Degree
With live online and on-demand options, our rich liberal arts degree program easily fits into busy life and work schedules. With the ability to begin the program with as few as 36 transferable credits, you can tailor your education to fit your needs and goals. While in this program, you’ll engage with an array of subjects through seminars, electives and a culminating Capstone Project.
Additionally, you can pursue a concentration in:
- Art & Society
- Business
- Cloud Solutions and Operations
- Cybersecurity
- Early Childhood
- Health Care Management
- History and Politics
- Information Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Psychology
- Public Safety Management
- Writing
Center for Public Safety
At UVA's School of Continuing and Professional Studies, the Center for Public Safety and Justice addresses the most pressing challenges of our time by promoting innovation, education and leadership development in public safety. Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies students can concentrate in Public Safety Management and can continue their education within the school by earning a Master of Public Safety degree.
What I loved most about the program was the interaction it promoted between professors and students. Every day, I looked forward to class because the topics were interactive, and participating was just fun.
Dennis J. Wilson
UVA Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, ‘23
Through this program, you see that you are impacting more than just yourself in earning a paycheck as a healthcare provider. Now, it’s me in a community of people, and what I do affects all these people.
Tanya Blaine
Bachelor of Professional Studies in Health Sciences Management, ‘23
There is a place for you at UVA. Don’t let your age or your status or anything like that deter you. And if your future looks a little blurry, adjust your perspective. Things can change.
Tanya Blaine
Bachelor of Professional Studies in Health Sciences Management, ‘23
With UVA Enlighten, we’re not just shaping careers; we’re shaping the future of healthcare.
Wendy Horton
CEO, UVA Health University Medical Center
My professors have instilled a confidence in me. They’ve helped melt away my preconceived notions about what things should and should not look like. What I’m doing at the School of Continuing and Professional Studies is filling up the hole in a way I never thought was possible.
D Jay Kuhns
UVA Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, '25
I fulfilled a personal challenge when I earned a degree from UVA. I wouldn’t have been able to do this 15 years ago when I got out of high school. [The School of Continuing and Professional Studies] gave me an opportunity to continue my degree at a pace that worked for me.
Tyler Dean
BPHM Graduate
My experience at the School of Continuing and Professional Studies was highly positive. The faculty and staff were supportive and knowledgeable, and I appreciated the program's flexibility, which allowed me to balance my coursework with my professional and personal responsibilities. Earning my bachelor's degree has significantly impacted my personal and professional life. I feel a sense of accomplishment and pride in achieving this goal.
Stanley Rugumayo
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Healthcare Management Concentration, ‘24
Attending UVA SCPS has been a life-changing experience for me. The program has provided me with a valuable set of skills and knowledge that have helped me accelerate my professional career.
Deesh Bhattal
UVA Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, '23
Why Choose UVA’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies for Your Bachelor Completion Program?
Affordable Education
We’re committed to removing as many barriers as possible to a more rewarding future. That’s why all online students, regardless of residency, will benefit from in-state tuition. We also offer a variety of financial aid and scholarship opportunities to make our top-quality education attainable for a diverse range of students.
Comprehensive Support
Continuing your education is a big step to take, but at UVA, you’ll never be alone. Experience continuous support from the pre-admission stage all the way through graduation and into the next phase of your professional journey. Our advisers and support staff are dedicated to your success. You’ll also have access to writing support, library services, technology support and more.
Learning Experience
The flexibility of our 100% online format, with opportunities to learn on-demand and online with classmates at structured times, allows you to more easily balance your education with the rest of your life. Immerse yourself in an interactive and engaging online community that fosters peer networks and lifelong connections.
Expert Instructors
Learn from seasoned professionals who are also committed to providing you with personalized mentorship and support. The extensive real-world experience they bring to class allows you the chance to gain their unique firsthand insights. Most importantly, our faculty are more than just educators — they’re also dedicated mentors ready to ensure your success.
Ready to Apply?
Take the leap toward finishing your undergraduate degree with UVA’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Our 100% online programs are uniquely designed to help you balance your education with your busy life. Apply today using our streamlined application process and enjoy these advantages:
- No application fee
- Scholarship opportunities
- Automatic in-state tuition regardless of where you live
- Hands-on support from pre-admission advisers and recruitment coordinators
Additionally, applicants are strongly encouraged to connect with pre-admission advisers for personalized plans, strategies for a competitive application and information on transfer credits.
Questions?
We take a student-centered approach to admissions, so don’t hesitate to reach out. We also encourage you to take advantage of our pre-admissions transfer advising — an invaluable service to set you up for success in the application process!