Dual Baccalaureate Degrees Policy

A student who has earned a minimum of 30 undergraduate credits from IUP and who is in academic good standing may apply to pursue a second baccalaureate degree concurrently with the first. This application must be submitted to the dean of the college in which the major program of study for the second baccalaureate degree is housed. If admitted to a second baccalaureate degree program, the student may request through their academic standards officer that the second baccalaureate degree be designated as the primary degree. To receive both degrees at graduation and two diplomas, the student must earn at least 30 credits beyond the requirements of the designated primary program of study. The student must earn a minimum of 150 credits to receive both degrees concurrently.
 

Furthermore:

1. All requirements for each degree must be satisfied for the student to graduate.
2. A course required in both degree programs does not have to be repeated for the second degree, but substitutions may be required at the departmental level.
3. All university requirements, such as a minimum GPA and number of residency credits taken at IUP in the major, must be met for each degree separately.
4. If a student decides not to pursue a dual baccalaureate degree, they should complete the Request to Remove Minor, Certificate, Double Major, or Dual Baccalaureate form, and then they may apply for graduation for the remaining degree if the degree requirements have been met. If upon graduation the student returns to pursue a second bachelor’s degree or certification, they will be bound to the requirements for Post-baccalaureate Studies (for a second degree or certification).