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Second Baccalaureate Degree Requirements

Awarding of a second, or subsequent, baccalaureate degree is subject to the following limitations and requirements:

  1. Courses used towards a prior degree will not be used to satisfy second baccalaureate degree requirements; however, departments may waive certain requirements based on a prior degree as appropriate.
  2. Courses taken more than 10 years prior will not count toward any degree requirement, including prerequisites, for a second baccalaureate degree; however, departments may establish and post a different course age threshold, as appropriate.
  3. Students holding a baccalaureate degree from an acceptable institutional accreditor are considered to have completed general education program requirements.
  4. Student Status: Students must be classified as degree-seeking, post-baccalaureate.
  5. Students must have a program of study (degree pathway) established by their advisor or program director.
  6. Upper-Level Hours: Students must complete 30 credit hours of upper-level coursework (or higher) in-residence at UNF. Certain programs may allow a different number of in-residence credits, as appropriate.
  7. Major Courses: Students must complete at least 50% of required major courses in-residence at UNF. Departments may decide on a higher percentage of major courses and may define "major courses."
  8. Apply for graduation by the deadline indicated in the Academic Calendar.
  9. Faculty Recommendation: Each candidate must be recommended for the degree by the appropriate college faculty.
  10. Resolve all incomplete and non-reported grades.
  11. Academic Average:
    1. UNF- A minimum total institutional GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale must be earned (2.5 for most College of Education and Human Services majors), as stated in the "Academic Average (GPA) Policy': and
    2. A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale must be earned, (2.5 for most Silverfield College of Education and Human Services majors), as stated in the "Academic Average (GPA) Policy."
12. Students earning a second, or additional, baccalaureate degree may qualify for Latin Honors. See Latin Honors policy.
13. Satisfy the State of Florida civic literacy requirement as outlined in BOG Regulation(s),

All requirements stated in this section are minimums not intended to limit the planning of a degree program for any student.

View the University's current official policy for second baccalaureate degree requirements.