Academic Policies
Multiple Majors
(Policy added on 1/31/08)
A double major is possible for undergraduate students with two principal fields of study in programs that offer the identical degree type. For example, a student can major in both Linguistics and Classics, since both lead to the Bachelor of Arts Degree. A triple major is another option, as long as the same degree title is available for the selected majors: B.A., B.S., B.F.A., B.S.B., etc. Double and triple majors may be in the same or different colleges.
A second major may replace the required (or optional) minor, or it may be completed in addition to a minor in the student’s degree program. The minimum total units required for graduation are set by the primary degree program or major (the first one). At least 18 units in each major must be taken as University Credit. See the Academic Program Requirements Reports (APRRs) for a complete statement of the requirements and approved courses for all undergraduate majors. It is essential to maintain contact with the major advisor in each department to ensure that all specific requirements are met.
The student’s primary major determines the student’s college. The student with a double major follows the degree requirements, policies and procedures of the college offering the primary major/degree program. All majors are declared when the student files an application for degree candidacy. When the student has completed all degree requirements, including those for the second/third major, the college of the primary major/degree program awards the degree, along with any academic honors.
To add a second or third major within or outside of
your college, consult with the
academic
advisor for the new major regarding program requirements and the procedure
to declare the major. There may be restrictions on the time of the semester for
declaring the major. Declaration of a second or third major does not involve a
change of college.
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