Earning a Second Baccalaureate Degree

Students wishing to pursue a second degree are responsible for initiating and coordinating any action relating to the majors, whether pursuing two degrees concurrently or successively. Saint Augustine’s College will not permit a student to earn more than two baccalaureate degrees.

Prior to pursuing courses in the second major, students are encouraged to meet with the Department Chairs and the Division Deans to obtain a full understanding of the courses and/or other requirements necessary for graduation. Division Deans, Department Chairs, and faculty advisors are encouraged to meet regularly with students pursuing a second bachelor’s degree to insure that candidates for a second degree remain thoroughly familiar with all graduation requirements.

With the exception of a minimum of 47 hours of General Education credit, students may not use one course to satisfy two sets of academic requirements. Students pursuing a second bachelor’s degree at the College will not be awarded credit towards the second major for courses that were required to complete the first major.

Thus, students who plan to graduate with two degrees and dual majors must satisfy the requirements for each major, including all supporting courses and electives with separate courses. Credit for supporting courses completed at another institution for other than the first major may be transferred to Saint Augustine’s as part of the maximum number (i.e., 90) of transferable credits. Students who satisfy all graduation requirements for two degrees shall receive two diplomas. Students pursing a second degree at the College must satisfy all internal graduation requirements of the division in which their majors are located.