Program Details
Bacheolor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor of ArtsSweet Briar College
This self-designed major is for students whose interests lie outside of the traditional courses of study who have the ability to work independently, be self motivated and be agents of their own educational journey. Students work with faculty in multiple disciplines to construct a coherent course of study that aligns with their interests, and, many times, with an intellectual field that's either already established or is emerging. Along with an advisor and faculty in relevant fields of study, students will look at points where their interests and goals intersect. In the best design, studies are interdisciplinary and created from multiple courses to create a coherent path that captures where students want to go from here.
Program Overview & Guidance

Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Considerations for Selecting Degree | For students whose interests lie outside of traditional courses of study and who have the ability to work independently, be self-motivated and be agents of their own educational journey. |
Program Requirement Notes | Program Requirement Notes There is a GPA requirement to pursue an interdisciplinary studies major. Course selection is made in consultation with an advisor and can be current courses, independent study and internship courses, along with the ability to take courses at consortium institutions. |
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Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | |
Doing More With Your Degree | Allows students to look at points where their interests and goals intersect. Designed with the guidance of faculty, this major is created from multiple courses to create a coherent path. |
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Program Credit Requirements

If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
- Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
- View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.
Applicable Admissions Agreements

There are no Applicable Admission Agreements for the Program.
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Exemption from the general education requirement, our Leadership Core. Completion of an associates degree (AA,AS, or AA&S) replaces Sweet Briar's required leadership core curriculum, the college's version of traditional general education requirements. Eligible students may move directly into coursework that fulfills the requirements of their major of choice. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Completion of an associates degree (AA,AS, or AA&S) replaces Sweet Briar's required leadership core curriculum, the college's version of traditional general education requirements. Eligible students may move directly into coursework that fulfills the requirements of their major of choice. |
Credit for Prior Learning | We accept AP and IB results for college credit if the score earned meets college expectations. |
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College Level Information

College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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Is This College Right For Me? | Sweet Briar has a total enrollment of about 460 students, of which approximately 80 are transfer students. Our average class size is about 12 and the vast majority of our students live on campus. |
Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by the first semester of attendance. However, students can petition to move back a year to be in the same catalog year as their classmates. |
First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by the first semester of attendance. |
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | Same as other transfer students. |
Where Can This Degree Transfer

Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
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Hollins University | BA Interdisciplinary Major | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
Christopher Newport University | Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, Major in American Studies, Concentration in Constitutional Studies | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
Christopher Newport University | Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, Major in American Studies, Concentration in Humanities | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
Christopher Newport University | Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, Major in American Studies, Concentration in Social Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
Christopher Newport University | Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, Major in Environmental Studies | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
Christopher Newport University | Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, Major in Global Commerce and Culture | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
Christopher Newport University | Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, Major in Interdisciplinary Studies | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
Christopher Newport University | Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, Major in Interdisciplinary Studies | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
Radford University | BS in Interdisciplinary Studies | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
Radford University | BA in Interdisciplinary Studies Liberal Arts | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
Radford University | BS in Interdisciplinary Studies Liberal Arts | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
Norfolk State University | Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
Norfolk State University | Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies - Military Concentration | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
Norfolk State University | Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies - Online | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | Online |
Norfolk State University | Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies - 3 Year Degree Concentration | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
William & Mary | Africana Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies - Bachelor of Arts | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
William & Mary | Film & Media Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies - Bachelor of Arts | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
William & Mary | Gender/Sexuality & Womens Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies - Bachelor of Arts | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
William & Mary | Medieval/Renaissance Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies - Bachelor of Arts | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
William & Mary | Self-Designed Major, Interdisciplinary Studies - Bachelor of Arts | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
William & Mary | Self-Designed Major, Interdisciplinary Studies - Bachelor of Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
Old Dominion University | Interdisciplinary Studies-BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
Old Dominion University | Interdisciplinary Studies-BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
Old Dominion University | Leadership-BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person, Online |
Old Dominion University | Professional Writing-BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
Old Dominion University | Cybercrime-BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person, Online |
Old Dominion University | Game Studies & Design-BS IDS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
Old Dominion University | Technology Leadership-BS IDS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | Not Specified |
Bluefield University | BA in Interdisciplinary Studies | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
Bluefield University | BS in Interdisciplinary Studies | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
Regent University | B.S. in Professional Studies | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | Hybrid |
Careers Where This Degree Applies

Cost To Complete
