FAQ

No, students can complete the program 100% online.

Yes, the AA in General Arts and Sciences is a part-time program designed to accommodate the schedules of working adult students.

Depending on accepted transfer and prior learning credits, students typically complete the program in two to three years.

Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 to remain enrolled in the program.

The AA in General Arts and Sciences is taught asynchronously, meaning that students can complete the required coursework on their own time. There is never a specific time of day that students need to log in to class.

To get a sense of what a general course looks like, email degreecompletion@pace.edu to request access to preview Classes, our online learning platform.

While online classes provide the flexibility to plan your coursework around your busy schedule, you should be prepared to spend as much time covering the material and interacting with your professor and classmates as you would in a traditional on-campus course. Typically you will need 3-4 hours per credit a week for coursework.

Students can expect to hear back from faculty within 24 hours, unless otherwise indicated.

We are proud to accept international students to the AA in General Arts and Sciences. For specific admission requirements, visit our International Students page.

Students will receive an admission decision — accepted or denied — via email. You can also visit the Application Dashboard to check your application status.

Computer hardware, software and internet requirements for the AA in General Arts and Sciences program can be found on the Technical Requirements page.

Yes, Pace University accepts transfer credits and rewards students for life experience. Visit our Maximize Credits page for detailed information.

Financial aid is available to AA in General Arts and Sciences students. Visit the Tuition and Financial Aid page for more information.

To contact financial aid, please schedule a phone appointment using Qless by following the link below: https://www.pace.edu/osa/qless or email your inquiry to open a Help Desk ticket at: Financial Aid: financialaid@pace.edu.

Students on a leave of absence pursuant to the Leave of Absence Policy are considered withdrawn from the University for purposes of financial aid. Consequently, loan repayment obligations may be triggered. Students should speak to a representative of the Financial Aid Office for more detailed information about the status of their financial aid during a leave of absence prior to submitting a Leave of Absence Application.