Second (Double) Major

Bachelor's degree students may choose to fulfill the requirements of two dissimilar major programs, provided they obtain the approval of the second major department and the dean of the college in which the second major is offered and comply as follows:

  • If the two majors are offered in different schools or colleges within the University, the admissions requirements of each must be satisfied.
  • If the two majors have two distinct degrees; e.g., B.A., B.S., or some other designated degree, students must choose which of the two degrees is to be awarded and fulfill all requirements for that degree.
  • No more than 8 credits used to satisfy requirements for one major may be used as requirements for the other major.
  • UNH Durham students may not pursue a second major offered by the College of Professional Studies-Online.