Congratulations to our August 2008 Graduates!
• Lisa Crook**
• Megan Hassett
• Amanda Hutcheson
• Justin Keys***
• Sarah Parnell
• Joshua Pegram
BLS Fall Schedule Changes
The BLS sessions for Fall semester have been changed:
• 1st Session: 25 Aug to 15 Oct
• 2nd Session: 22 Oct to 12 Dec
Add/Drop Deadlines (link)
Last day to add a class or drop it for a tuition refund:
• 1st Session—Wed. 27 Aug.
• Full Semester—Fri. 29 Aug.
• 2nd Session—Fri. 24 Oct.
Withdrawal Deadlines (link)
Last day to receive a "W":
• 1st Session—Fri. 19 Sept.
• Full Semester—Fri. 17 Oct.
• 2nd Session—Mon. 17 Nov.
Blackboard 8.0: 8/8/08
UNCG upgraded to Bb 8.0 between Summer & Fall 2008.

The BLS major includes core courses, distribution and concentration requirements and a capstone seminar, all of which are aimed specifically at demonstrating interconnections among disciplines in the Humanities, increasing the student's ability to think critically and analytically, enhancing the student's awareness of the role of the Humanities in contemporary society and improving written communication skills.
BLS Core Courses (6 Semester Hours)
Two core seminars. One must be completed during the first year in the program. One should carry the Speaking Intensive marker.
BLS Distribution Requirements (12 Semester Hours)
One course from each of the four Selected Topics areas.
BLS Area of Emphasis (9 Semester Hours)
Three additional courses in one of the Selected Topics areas listed above. Selected courses may be used to meet any needed Writing Intensive markers.
BLS Capstone Seminar (3 Semester Hours)
Must be completed during the last semester in the program. Carries the Writing Intensive marker.
BLS Electives
May be taken as desired, to meet university residency and upper-division course requirements.
Students must also complete all UNCG Requirements for a Bachelor's Degree.