Policies & Regulations

Subject: Double Degrees and Majors
Number / 2.0090P /
New Policy
Major Revision of Existing Policy
Minor/Technical Revision of Existing Policy
Reaffirmation of Existing Policy
Effective Date / 8/1/1998
Revised Date / 02/27/2017
Responsible Division/Department:
Academic Affairs / Enrollment Services

I.  I. OBJECTIVE & PURPOSE
To establish a policy regarding students pursuing and satisfying requirements for either a Dual Degree or Double Major. Students should note that there is a difference between a second major and second baccalaureate degree. Before declaring either choice students should consult his/her advisor to make an informed decision
II. STATEMENT OF POLICY
. Once a degree has been awarded, subsequent course work cannot be added to create a second degree, major, or minor; nor may any changes be made to courses or grades except due to administrator error in recording.
Double Majors: Students pursuing a second major within the same college or division of their first major must meet all requirements of the college. Students who successfully complete the requirements will be awarded two diplomas and both majors will be indicated on their permanent record/transcript.
Dual Degrees: Students pursuing two different baccalaureate degrees whodegrees who apply for and satisfy the requirements of both degrees will be awarded two diplomas. Students may receive a second baccalaureate degree provided that the requirements for each major/minor as well as individual college requirements for both the first and the second degrees are satisfied.

The University will not award more than one degree from a specific degree program due to the overlap of core requirements of that degree program.

Dual degrees and double majors must be declared by the end of the semester in which a student will earn ninety cumulative credit hours toward their degree program at the University of North Florida. In special circumstances, students may petition their primary academic dean for an exception. If a dual degree or double major is declared, but not completed, the student may incur Excess Hour charges.

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