What is the difference between Multiple Major and Multiple Degrees? How do I indicate that I am pursuing two degrees?

Multiple Major Programs

Students who elect to complete the requirements of multiple majors must submit a Declaration of Major form with the Registrar’s Office to declare their major intent. Upon filing the form, the primary and additional majors will be specified 

When pursuing multiple major programs involving the same bachelor degree type (e.g., Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Arts [or] Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science), the student must complete the requirements of both major programs, complete the general education requirements for only one major since they result in the same degree and a minimum of 120 degree credits. All requirements of both major programs must be completed at the time of graduation.

When pursuing multiple major programs involving different bachelor’s degree types (e.g., Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science [or] Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts), the student must complete the requirements of both major programs, complete only the general education requirements of the primary major that was specified on the Declaration of Major form and a minimum of 120 degree credits.

All requirements of both major programs must be completed at the time of graduation. Students who successfully complete multiple majors will receive only one diploma with the primary major printed on the diploma. The secondary, third or more major(s) will be listed on the official transcript.

Multiple Degrees Programs

Students who elect to complete the requirements of multiple degrees must submit a Declaration of Major form with the Registrar’s Office to declare their degree intent.

Students electing to concurrently complete programs involving the same bachelor degree type (e.g., Bachelor of Arts and a second or more Bachelor of Arts [or] a Bachelor of Science and a second or more Bachelor of Science), must complete the requirements of all degree programs, complete the general education requirements for only one degree since they are the same and a minimum of 30 credits above the 120 credit minimum for each additional degree at the time of graduation.

Students electing to concurrently complete programs involving different bachelor’s degree types (e.g., Bachelor of Arts and a second or more Bachelor of Science [or] a Bachelor of Science and a second or more Bachelor of Arts), must complete the requirements of all degree programs, the general education requirements applicable to all degrees and a minimum of 30 credits above the 120 credit minimum for each additional degree at the time of graduation.

Students who successfully complete multiple degrees will receive one diploma for each degree earned.