Speedway–Bachelor of General Studies Degree

Only $75 per credit hour!

Multiple Start Dates. Next Classes start:

Spring 1st Session

  • Apply By: Jan. 1st, 2025
  • Start Classes: July 8th, 2025

Spring 2nd Session

  • Apply By:  Feb. 17th, 2025
  • Start Classes: Feb. 24th, 2025

Summer 1st Session

  • Apply By:  May 7th, 2025
  • Start Classes: May. 12th, 2025

The main reason people don’t start - or finish their college degree - is money. SUU wants to change that for you. The new 100% online Speedway Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) Program is an affordable, accessible way to earn your bachelor's degree for $9,000 or less, in as little as 3 years. If you’re looking for a change, better job security, a promotion, or want to simply feel that sense of accomplishment for earning your degree, then this program is for you.

Have questions or need more information about admissions? Contact us at 435-865-8665 or onlineadmissions@suu.edu

Speedway/BGS Program Highlights

  • $75 per credit, offered only in this program
  • 40+ available courses from multiple disciplines
  • Courses taught in a 7-week online format so you can focus on just one or two classes at a time
  • Program is designed to be super flexible so you can balance your career, family, health, and social life
  • You will receive a graduation plan after meeting with an academic advisor. You will know every class you have to take from the beginning.
  • No Cost to Apply
Speedway/BGS Program Highlights

An Accredited Education at an Affordable Price

Southern Utah University has been providing quality education to people like you since 1897. Accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) means you are getting a quality education in one of the most affordable bachelor’s degrees in the nation. The Speedway Program will cost you $9000 in tuition from start to finish before any qualifying financial aid is applied.

Earn Your Degree Anytime, Anywhere.

Online, 7-week courses mean you don’t have to quit your job or upend your life to earn your degree. You can log in anytime to complete homework before deadlines from wherever you are (even on vacation). With the short, 7-week semesters you can give your entire focus to one class at a time, or take a few if it fits your schedule.
Earn Your Degree Anytime, Anywhere.

Advance Your Life

A bachelor’s degree opens new doors like promotions, jobs, and even master’s degrees. SUU’s online Speedway Program is the most affordable way to take that next step in your life. In as little as 3 years, you can be wearing that cap and gown, walking across the stage, and receiving your diploma with little to no student debt.


Why Should I Earn My Bachelor's Degree in General Studies?

Earning your degree can be difficult, no matter your age or circumstances. But, if you’re hoping for change, better job security, a promotion, or want to simply finish what you started --going to school is something you will not regret.

Completing your degree will:

  • Be an investment in your future
  • Help you qualify for better jobs and future promotions
  • Develop your problem solving & critical thinking skills
  • Provide a sense of accomplishment
Why Should I Earn My Bachelor's Degree in General Studies?

Frequently Asked Questions

Lower Division Courses

Fall 1 Fall 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
SUU 1020 SUU 1020 SUU 1020 SUU 1020 SUU 1020 SUU 1020
SUU 1060 SUU 1060 SUU 1060 SUU 1060 SUU 1060 SUU 1060
CJ 1330 CJ 1330
CJ 1010* CJ 1010* CJ 1010*
ENGL 1010* ENGL 1010* ENGL 1010*
ENGL 1010 E* ENGL 1010 E* ENGL 1010 E*
ENGL 2010****** ENGL 2010****** ENGL 2010******
FLHD 1500* FLHD 1500* FLHD 1500*
FLHD 2400 FLHD 2400 FLHD 2400
FLHD 2700 FLHD 2700
GEO 1090*****
GEO 1095*****
HU 1010 HU 1010 HU 1010
INFO 1010 INFO 1010 INFO 1010 INFO 1010 INFO 1010
MATH 970 MATH 970 MATH 970
MATH 1031 MATH 1031 MATH 1031
NFS 1020
MUSC 1020
MUSC 1050
PHYS 1040**** PHYS 1040****
PHYS 1045**** PHYS 1045****
ORPT 2040
POLS 1100* POLS 1100*
POLS 2100
THEA 1023 THEA 1023

Upper Division Courses

Fall 1 Fall 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
COMM 3150 COMM 3150
COMM 4240 COMM 4240
CJ 3020**
ENTR 3100 ENTR 3100 ENTR 3100
FLHD 3100**
FLHD 3300**
FLHD 3450**
FLHD 4100**
FLHD 4250**
FLHD 4300
INFO 3050 INFO 3050
GS 4000 GS 4000 GS 4000 GS 4000 GS 4000 GS 4000
HIST 3090
HIST 3630
HIST 3870
MGMT 3180
MKTG 3010
MKTG 3030
POLS 3120
POLS 3510
POLS 3520
PSY 3700*** PSY 3700***

* Prerequisite for other courses offered in the major. 

**Require a prerequisite. 

***Prerequisite can be waived.

****PHYS 1040 and PHYS 1045 must be taken concurrently.

*****GEO 1090 and GEO 1095 must be taken concurrently.

Fall 2024

First Session: August 28th, 2024 - October 13th, 2024

Class Title CRN Credits General Ed
BIOL 1010 Introduction to Biology 33326 3 Life Science
CJ 1330 Criminal Law 30288 3
COMM 4240 Technical Writing 30289 3
COMM 4240 Technical Writing 30291 3
COMM 4240 Technical Writing 30292 3
ENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing 30293 3 English
ENGL 1010 "Introduction to Academic Writing, Extended" 30295 5 English
ENGL 1010 "Introduction to Academic Writing, Extended" 30297 5 English
FLHD 1500 Human Development through the Lifespan 30314 3 Social Sciences
FLHD 1500 Human Development through the Lifespan 30315 3 Social Sciences
FLHD 4300 Human Sexuality 30325 3
FLHD 4300 Human Sexuality 30326 3
FLHD 4300 Human Sexuality 30327 3
FLHD 4300 Human Sexuality 30328 3
GS 4000 General Studies Capstone 30331 1
GS 4000 General Studies Capstone 32196 1
HIST 3090 History Seminar 30332 3
HIST 3090 History Seminar 30373 3
HIST 3090 History Seminar 30375 3
HIST 3090 History Seminar 30377 3
HU 1010 Introduction to Humanities 30378 3 Humanities
HU 1010 Introduction to Humanities 30380 3 Humanities
INFO 1010 Information Literacy 30309 1 Integrated Learning
INFO 1010 Information Literacy 30310 1 Integrated Learning
MATH 970 Math Essentials Combined 30386 4
MATH 970 Math Essentials Combined 30400 4
POLS 1100 American National Government 30432 3 American Institutions
POLS 3510 Constitutional Law 30470 3
PSY 3700 Personality Theory 30471 3
SUU 1020 Strategies for Success 30473 2
SUU 1020 Strategies for Success 30474 2
SUU 1060 Academic Wellness 30478 2
SUU 3100 Strategic Self Marketing 30480 3
SUU 3100 Strategic Self Marketing 30481 3
SUU 1020 Strategies for Success 30477 2

Second Session: October 21st, 2024 - December 8th, 2024

Class Title CRN Credits General Ed
BIOL 1010 Introduction to Biology 33327 3 Life Science
CJ 1010 Introduction to Criminal Justice 30265 3 Social Sciences
CJ 1010 Introduction to Criminal Justice 30266 3 Social Sciences
CJ 1010 Introduction to Criminal Justice 30287 3 Social Sciences
ENGL 2010 Intermediate Writing 30298 3 English
ENGL 2010 Intermediate Writing 30299 3 English
ENGL 2010 Intermediate Writing 30303 3 English
ENTR 3100 Basic Entrepreneurship Skills 30311 3
ENTR 3100 Basic Entrepreneurship Skills 30312 3
ENTR 3100 Basic Entrepreneurship Skills 30313 3
FLHD 2700 Consumerism and Family Finance in American Society 30317 3 Social Sciences
FLHD 2700 Consumerism and Family Finance in American Society 30318 3 Social Sciences
FLHD 4100 Family Problems and Solutions 30319 3
FLHD 4100 Family Problems and Solutions 30321 3
FLHD 4250 Marital Problems and Solutions 30322 3
FLHD 4250 Marital Problems and Solutions 30323 3
FLHD 4250 Marital Problems and Solutions 30324 3
GS 4000 General Studies Capstone 30330 1
INFO 1010 Information Literacy 30306 1 Integrated Learning
INFO 1010 Information Literacy 30307 1 Integrated Learning
INFO 1010 Information Literacy 30308 1 Integrated Learning
MATH 1031 Statistical Reasoning 30401 3 Quantitative Literacy (Math)
MUSC 1050 Music of the World 30404 3 Fine Arts
MUSC 1050 Music of the World 30415 3 Fine Arts
PHYS 1040 Elementary Astronomy 30425 3 Physical Sciences
PHYS 1045 Elementary Astronomy Lab 30427 1 Physical Sciences
POLS 3120 Courts 30438 3
SUU 1020 Strategies for Success 30475 2
SUU 1060 Academic Wellness 30479 2
THEA 1023 Introduction to Film 30482 3 Fine Arts
THEA 1023 Introduction to Film 30484 3 Fine Arts

*If it has been more than two years since you took a Math class or a Math Placement Exam, you will be required to take the ALEKS Math Placement Exam before you will be able to register for a math class at SUU. You will work with the Specialized Testing Center to coordinate proctoring so you don't have to come to SUU's campus: 435-865-8113 or specialtest@suu.edu.

Follow these Registration Instructions to register for classes and let the Student Outreach Team know if you have any questions at onlineoutreach@suu.edu or 435-865-8653.

Spring 2025

First Session: Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 - Sunday, February 23rd, 2025

Class Title CRN Credits Requirement/Notes
ENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing 11913 3 General Education Requirement
ENGL 1010E Introduction to Academic Writing, Extended 11914, 11915 5 General Education Requirement
FLHD 1500 Human Development through the Lifespan 11927, 11928, 11929 3 General Education Requirement
FLHD 2400 Marriage and Family Relations 11931 3 General Education Requirement
FLHD 3100 Foundations of School Counseling 11935, 11936 3 Upper Division Course

GS 4000

General Studies Capstone 11945, 11946 1 Major Requirement
GEO 1090 How the Earth Works 11941, 11942 3 General Education Requirement
GEO 1095 How the Earth Works Lab 11943, 11944 1 General Education Requirement
HIST 3870 History of Utah 11947, 11948, 11949 3 Upper Division Course
HSS 1120 Living in a Globablized World 11636 3 General Education Requirement
INFO 2010 Information Literacy in the Disciplines 13329 1 General Education Requirement
MATH 0970 Math Essentials Combined 11998 4 General Education Requirement
MKTG 3010 Marketing Principles 12001, 12002, 12003 3 Upper Division Course
ORGL 3510 Foundations in Leadership 13446 3 Upper Division Course
ORPT 2040 Americans in the Outdoors 12005, 12006 3 General Education Requirement
POLS 1100 American National Government 12009, 12010, 12011 3 General Education Requirement
SUU 1020 Strategies for Success 12015 1 Major Requirement
SUU 1060 Academic Wellness 12019 1 Major Requirement
SUU 3100 Strategic Self Marketing 12021 3 Upper Division Course

Second Session: Monday, February 24th, 2025 - Sunday, April 20th, 2025

Class Title CRN Credits Requirement/Notes
CJ 1010 Introduction to Criminal Justice 11904, 11905, 11906 3 General Education Requirement
COMM 3150 Nonverbal Communication 11908, 11909, 11910 3 Upper Division Course
ENGL 2010 Intermediate Writing 11916, 11917, 11918 3 General Education Requirement
ENTR 3100 Basic Entrepreneurship Skills

11924, 11925, 11926

3 Upper Division Course
FLHD 2400 Marriage and Family Relations 11932 3 General Education Requirement
FLHD 2700 Consumerism and Family Finance 11933, 11934 3 General Education Requirement
FLHD 3300 Family Processes and Theory 11938, 11939 3 Upper Division Course
HSS 1120 Living in a Globablized World 11636 3 General Education Requirement
HU 1010 Introduction to Humanities 11951, 11952 3 General Education Requirement
INFO 1010 Information Literacy 11919, 119120, 119121 1 General Education Requirement
INFO 2010 Information Literacy in the Disciplines 13362 1 General Education Requirement
INFO 3050 Living an Informed Life 11955, 11956 3 Upper Division Course
MATH 1031 Statistical Reasoning 11999 3 General Education Requirement
ORPT 2040 Americans in the Outdoors 12007 3 General Education Requirement
POLS 3520 Civil Rights and Liberties 12012, 12013 3 Upper Division Course
SUU 1020 Strategies for Success 12016 1 Major Requirement
SUU 1060 Academic Wellness 12020 1 Major Requirement

*If it has been more than two years since you took a Math class or a Math Placement Exam, you will be required to take the ALEKS Math Placement Exam before you will be able to register for a math class at SUU. You will work with the Specialized Testing Center to coordinate proctoring so you don't have to come to SUU's campus: 435-865-8113 or specialtest@suu.edu.

Follow these Registration Instructions to register for classes and let the Student Outreach Team know if you have any questions at onlineoutreach@suu.edu or 435-865-8653.

A Bachelor of General Studies is a high-quality flexible education that prepares you to advance your career or pursue graduate school. This online program provides a focused set of courses in a variety of subjects. These courses are intended to develop critical thinking, soft skills, communication abilities, and insight into many different fields.

The material covered in the online version of a course is the same as a traditional on-campus class. Although there may be different ways the material is studied or covered, you will learn the same core information and techniques. For a heavily discounted rate you will receive the same high standard of education as all other SUU students.

All of our programs offer quality education at affordable prices. However, this General Studies program offers shorter, more flexible classes at a heavily reduced tuition rate. If you want to discuss the different options in more detail then you can reach out to our friendly team of advisors at 435-865-8665 or email us at onlineadmissions@suu.edu.

Once you are admitted, you may follow these instructions in order to register for classes:

  1. Go to www.suu.edu.
  2. Select “mySUUportal” 
  3. Select “Registration” in the BANNER section (on the bottom left side of the screen)
  4. Select “Registration”
  5. Select “Register for Classes”
  6. Select the proper semester
  7. Select “Continue”
  8. Select the “Enter CRN" tab
  9. Enter the CRN from the email you received
  10. Click “Add Another CRN”, if you are wanting to register for more than one class and add those CRNs
  11. Select “Add to Summary”
  12. If you have a screen pop up titled  “Confirm Your Dates” do the following:
    • In the first box date put the date that is below the “Permitted Date” by using the calendar pull down. DO NOT PUT AN END DATE. These dates may not always correspond with your real course dates. They are formatted for how we build the course on our end
  13. Click “Confirm”
  14. Click “Submit at the very bottom of the screen”
  15. You have now successfully registered!

Yes! SUU offers summer classes to help you earn your degree in as little as three years.

Research shows that 72% of people are employed in a field that is different from their college major. Forward-thinking companies are looking for employees with the strong critical thinking and communication abilities that a college education provides. Through this program, we are committed to helping you develop qualities that modern-day workplaces are searching for.

There are articles such as Do Big Cities Help College Graduates Find Better Jobs that you may read to be prepared.

This program offers all the benefits of a regular online degree but at a reduced cost.

Online courses do not require you to be physically present at any point during the term. There is not a specified time the online class meets and course materials are accessible 24/7. Professors provide the online resources that students need to complete the assignments, projects, and tests by creating modules for each section, topic, or week of the semester. Since these courses are condensed into a seven-week format (half the time of a regular semester course), two classes of six credits total are considered full-time. Watch our introductory video to learn more.

You will have a team of academic advisors ready to help you register for classes and adapt to online learning. You will also have access to the SUU tutoring center which offers online services. You may also look at the full list of resources available.

This degree is eligible for loans, grants, and other funding sources through FAFSA and other financial institutions. Combined with the $75/credit tuition rate this program puts a college education within your reach. (PLA 3920 is an exception as it does not count towards financial aid eligibility).

In general, we accept credits from other regionally accredited institutions. According to University Policy: The University awards transfer credit according to guidelines in regional, state, and institutional policies. It reserves the right to accept or reject credits earned at other institutions of higher education. In general, it is University policy to accept credits earned at institutions fully accredited by their institutional accrediting association, provided that the granting institution is listed within the Database of Postsecondary Institutions and Programs and is in good standing with one of the accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. (University Policy 6.47)

If you have further questions about transfer credits please contact our admissions advisors at 435-865-8665 or email us at onlineadmissions@suu.edu.

Never. However, we would love for you to be here for your graduation celebration!

Due to the nature of the degree, there are a variety of jobs that you can pursue. It opens up the door to jobs that require a Bachelor's degree in a variety of fields.

All of SUU’s online classes are asynchronous. This means that you can work on your coursework anytime of day, allowing you to work towards your degree while working your 9 to 5. Online courses do not require you to be physically present at any point during the term. There is not a specified time the online class meets and course materials are accessible 24/7. Professors provide the online resources for students through online modules in the Canvas learning platform. Students need to complete the assignments, projects, and tests within the modules for each section, topic, or week of the semester.

No. All testing can be done remotely, although the tests and proctoring methods may vary from professor to professor and between different classes.

At the end of this program you will earn a Bachelor’s degree in General Studies. You will have a foundation in a variety of subjects and you will have sharpened your critical thinking and communication skills in addition to gaining a wide variety of knowledge about many different fields.

Many Master’s programs don’t specify the need for a particular bachelor’s degree. Because of this, you will find lots of opportunities for earning graduate-level degrees after going through this program. Check out some of Southern Utah University Graduate degrees offered.