General Studies and Continuing Education are two units within the Arts and Sciences that offer programming for non-traditional students. The School of General Studies is a distinguished undergraduate liberal arts college for returning students or those who have delayed attending college, as well as those enrolled in the Post-baccalaureate Premedical Pre-Health Program. Additional post-baccalaureate programs are housed in Continuing Education, which also focuses resources and attention on the Summer Session, the American Language Program, programs for students wishing to study abroad, high school students and those seeking applied professional education. In serving their individual student constituencies, both have a strong basis in customer service and rely on technology to deliver their messages and provide academic opportunities.

Until a comprehensive reorganization in 1995, the two units functioned under a single umbrella organization. In the six years since they were separated, both General Studies and Continuing Education have grown and flourished. The two articles below highlight ways in which specialization has led to increased opportunities and improved services for students.