在新的格式下（从2017年秋季开始生效），通识学士学位仍然是UFV中最可定制的学位课程，但是还有一些额外的准备可以帮助您为2030年做准备。“ new” BGS更加注重：开发公民和就业所需的核心能力，应用和专业经验，直接进入该计划，定制和个性化的学习计划使用档案袋来展示核心能力和学习成果，继续轻松地从其他计划和机构转移到该计划，完成主题选择，职业和研究生院过渡计划的更多机会。修改后的常识学士课程的学生仍将能够利用转学分，合作教育经验以及其学位内许多不同领域的课程。
In its new format (in effect Fall 2017), the Bachelor of General Studies remains the most customizable degree program at UFV, but with some extra kick to prepare you for 2030. The ‘new' BGS puts a much greater emphasis on: Developing core competencies needed for citizenship and employment, Applied and professional experiences, Direct entry into the program,, Customized and individualized learning planning Using portfolios to demonstrate core competencies and learning outcomes, Continued ease of transfer into the program from other programs and institutions, Greater opportunities to complete Thematic Options, Career and graduate school transitions planning. Students in the revised Bachelor of General Studies program will still be able to utilize transfer credits, cooperative education experiences, and courses from many different fields within their degree.