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Who Do we Serve?

First year students entering to a College of Liberal Arts major. 

Sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are declared College of Liberal Arts majors should meet with their faculty advisor about class schedules and career advice.


Not sure who your advisor is?

Your advisor's name can be seen in your DegreeWorks Audit through myUSI. Log in and click the DegreeWorks icon, you'll find your advisors name in the information at the top!


Advising appointments

To make an appointment at the Advising Center, call 812-461-5307.

What's the difference between a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree?

Four-year degree programs in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Southern Indiana lead to either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree. The Bachelor of Arts, with its emphasis upon the study of a non-English language and a broad knowledge base, is especially valuable for students who hope to go on to graduate studies. Those considering graduate school should consult with their advisors about the Bachelor of Arts option.


Bachelor of Arts Degree

World language and culture proficiency is a requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree. The language requirement recognizes the desirability of attaining basic mastery of a language other than one's own. To fulfill the language requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree, a student must demonstrate proficiency through the appropriate college-level course in a single language (French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Latin, Arabic, or Chinese) by either:

  1. Completing the first 12 credit hours of the language (four semesters, through 204, or higher),  or

  2. completing the fourth semester of the language (204) or higher, if advanced placement is recommended. Please see Departmental Exam policy for World Languages for further information.

Many language classes can apply toward Core 39 please see the Core 39 website for specific courses. For more information about BA degree requirements, visit the Registrar’s website or contact your academic advisor.


Bachelor of Science Degree

The Bachelor of Science degree does not require the 12 hours of foreign language as outlined above for the Bachelor of Arts degree. In lieu of the language proficiency, Bachelor of Science students will complete the following requirements as part of Core 39: two natural science courses; one social science course; and a world languages and culture course. Please see the Core 39 website for more detail.

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Getting here

The Advising Center is located on the 2nd floor of the Liberal Arts Center by the main stairs.