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REGENTS BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE PROGRAM
On February 22, 2000, the Regents Bachelor of Arts (R.B.A.) Degree Program celebrated 25 years serving individuals in their pursuit of a baccalaureate degree, at a ceremony held in the West Virginia Capitol Building. "For 25 years, this program has made a bachelor's degree accessible to adults who have demonstrated the ability to do college work," said then-Governor Cecil Underwood. "The R.B.A. Degree Program is accessible and high in quality."

R.B.A. Mission Statement
The Regents Bachelor of Arts Degree is a program designed for adult students. It provides a structured, yet flexible means of pursuing a baccalaureate degree. In addition to regular college coursework, this unique program allows students with diverse life and work experiences to prepare evaluation materials for possible college equivalent credit.

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Degree Requirements
The Regents B.A. degree requires students to take a minimum of 36 hours of general education course work. Specifically, the general education requirement is for a total of 36 semester hours of course work that includes...
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Admission Eligibility and Transfer Credit
In order to be admitted to the Regents B.A. Program, a student must have graduated from high school at least four years ago. For example, a student graduating from high school in June 1999 would not be eligible for admission to the Regents Program until June 2003.
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College Equivalent Credit
College equivalent credit is given to students for selected work and life experiences that can be equated to college course work. In a few areas, standardized awards of credit have been determined for specific credentials earned by students. In order to get college equivalent credit (CEC), students must write portfolios.
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FAQ About the "Value" of the Regents B.A. Degree

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Selected Examples of Standardized Awards