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 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.

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.