Regulations & Policies
Academic Affairs
Graduation-Second Baccalaureate Degree |
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| Number: | 2.2090P |
Policy Status:
New Responsible Division/Department: Academic Affairs & Enrollment Services |
| Effective Date: | 08/22/22 | |
| Revised Date: | ||
I. OBJECTIVE & PURPOSE
To establish criteria for awarding a second, or subsequent, baccalaureate degree.
II. STATEMENT OF POLICY
Awarding of a second, or subsequent, baccalaureate degree is subject to the following limitations and requirements:
- 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.
- Courses taken more than 1 O 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.
- Students holding a baccalaureate degree from an acceptable institutional accreditor are considered to have completed general education program requirements.
- Student Status: Students must be classified as degree-seeking, postbaccalaureate.
- Students must have a program of study (degree pathway) established by their advisor or program director.
- Upper-Level Hours: Students must complete 30 credit hours of upper-level coursework (or higher) in-residence at UNF. Certain programs may allow and post a different number of in-residence credits, as appropriate.
- 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."
- Apply for graduation by the deadline indicated in the Academic Calendar.
- Faculty Recommendation: Each candidate must be recommended for the degree by the appropriate college faculty.
- Resolve all incomplete and non-reported grades.
- 11. Academic Average:
- 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
- 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."
- Students earning a second, or additional, baccalaureate degree may qualify for Latin Honors Distinction.
All requirements stated in this section are minimums not intended to limit the planning of a degree program for any student.