Students must complete an application for admittance into the Bachelor of General (BGS) program. The application form, along with the documentation specified in the application, must be submitted to the Bachelor of General Studies Committee. Documentation includes a written statement explaining the rationale for entering the BGS program and a proposed area of major concentration. This documentation must also include a faculty member's recommendation and statement of willingness to serve as an adviser throughout the pursuit of the BGS degree. Applications must be submitted by April 15 for fall semester enrollment and by October 15 for spring semester enrollment. Application forms are available from the Office of the Provost.

Prior to applying to the BGS program, (1) students must be enrolled at Francis Marion University, (2) have earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0, (3) and have completed all of their general education requirements. No student may enroll in the General Studies Capstone Experience (496) prior to being accepted to the program.