Decide what you want to study. BA degrees are offered in many different academic areas, from art history to zoology. Try to study a subject related to your career goal, for example, if you want to be an English teacher, get your BA degree in English, or get your degree in Criminal Justice and become a police officer.
Visit college campuses. Talk to the admissions and financial aid representatives at the colleges you are interested in attending. Meet the students. See if the college fits with your personality and learning style. Some colleges are more theory-based, whereas others are more hands-on learning. Other considerations are affordability, distance from your home, and amenities on campus, for example, dining halls, dorms, and recreation facilities. The only way to know if the college is the right place for you to spend four years or longer is take a campus visit.
Apply to the colleges you are interested in attending. Apply to more than one college. Most colleges have an online application system. Visit the college websites and apply online. Be sure to pay the application fees or inquire about fee waivers.
Decide which college to attend.
Register for your classes.
Buy your books.
Attend classes for four years or more until you meet all the requirements for a BA degree.
Graduate and receive your BA degree.