2019-2020 Undergraduate Bulletin > Graduation Requirements > Two Degrees

Two Degrees

A student may apply for a second baccalaureate degree from Central Michigan University if the degrees are different and the pertaining criteria are met.

To earn two baccalaureate degrees from Central Michigan University at the same time, a student must:

1. Satisfy all requirements for each of the two degrees, including graduation and degree requirements.
2. Present a minimum of 150-154 semester hours of acceptable credit (depending on the degree).
3. Present a minimum of 60 semester hours from Central Michigan University, of which at least 30 hours must have been earned on campus.

To earn a second baccalaureate degree from Central Michigan University after having earned the first degree, a student must:

1. Satisfy all requirements for the second degree, including graduation and degree requirements.
2. Present a minimum of 30 semester hours of credit from Central Michigan University beyond those required for the first degree. The additional hours need not be taken after completion of requirements for the first degree.
3. Present a minimum of 60 semester hours from Central Michigan University, of which at least 30 hours must have been earned on campus.

To earn a second baccalaureate degree after earning the first degree at another regionally accredited, four-year, degree-granting institution or from a foreign university or college approved by the government or the official regulating agency of the country in which the university or college is located, a student must:

1. Satisfy all requirements for the second degree, including graduation and degree requirements.
2. Present a minimum of 30 semester hours of additional credit from Central Michigan University, of which at least 15 hours must have been earned on campus.