See How Ideas Shape the World with the B.A. in Liberal Arts

Explore one of our most flexible, transfer-friendly programs.

Life comes at you fast. There are countless reasons you may have started your bachelor’s degree years ago but never finished. Bills, kids, a dream job, family obligations, an entire reevaluation of your life’s purpose — no matter what caused you to step away from the classroom, just know that you’re in good company. The point is, we get it. And if you do decide to dust off your old notebooks and finish your degree, we think the B.A. in Liberal Arts at Regis University might just be perfect for you.

No matter where you are in your academic (and life) journey, you’ll find plenty of reasons to complete your undergraduate degree at Regis. It might be our Jesuit values which have inspired generations of students to turn their ideas into action. Perhaps it’s our world-class faculty who bring their passion for teaching and decades of experience to the classroom. Or maybe it’s our flexible online and on-campus classes, or the plentiful networking opportunities which help students grow their professional circles and advance their careers.

The B.A. in Liberal Arts, along with all the bachelor’s degree programs in Regis University’s School for Professional Advancement, is designed for curious learners who want to discover how ideas shape the world. We encourage you to challenge the status quo as you explore communication, culture, human behavior, psychology, philosophy, ethics, logic and more.

Accelerating Education for Colorado Community College Students
Regis University is proud to partner with the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) to offer a 30% tuition discount to students who have completed their associate degree at one of their 13 member institutions. Eligible students may pursue any undergraduate degree program in the School for Professional Advancement (SPA) at Regis.

We chatted with Erica Ferg, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Regis, to learn more about the B.A. in Liberal Arts program:

In your opinion, what are the greatest strengths of the liberal arts program at Regis?
Ferg: Recent studies of employers across various sectors tell us that employers want graduates who have liberal arts skills. These kinds of liberal arts skills include problem solving, emotional intelligence and effective teamwork, communication skills and ethical values. At Regis, we offer classes that intentionally and effectively build exactly these skills.

What differentiates the Regis B.A. in Liberal Arts from similar programs at other universities?
Ferg: We are a dedicated degree-completion program. We accept up to 93 transfer hours, so that you can put your past experience to immediate use and earn your degree sooner. Regis also is a Jesuit educational institution, embodying the best of the Jesuit intellectual tradition. We have faculty who care about you and who want to help you become the best possible version of yourself.

What type of student thrives in the B.A. in Liberal Arts program at Regis? What sort of talents and abilities are useful in the program?
Ferg: Hardworking students who are busy professionals and caregivers but serious about earning their degrees are the kinds of students who thrive in our program. We offer [flexible] online classes — taught by talented and caring faculty — that will allow you to complete your liberal arts degree more efficiently and yet still at your own best pace.

What advice would you give to someone who’s considering finishing their degree, continuing their education, or pursuing a degree for the first time as an adult?
Ferg: You are closer than you think to a Regis education! You also have knowledge, abilities, experiences and life skills on which you can draw to help you succeed. We have thousands of graduates who are out in the world pursuing their professional goals and dreams as a result of earning their degrees with us, and you can do it too.

Courses are held in flexible 5- and 8-week formats, with classes offered both online and on campus —perfect for busy adult learners who have other life obligations. And with our generous transfer policies, you might be just one or two years away from graduation!

Ready to cross the finish line and earn your B.A. in Liberal Arts? Get in touch with a Regis admissions counselor or apply today.