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Requirements for a Subsequent Bachelors Degree (Policy 27)

Approved By:

President Cheryl Green

Issued:

Revised:

02/13/1979, 08/01/1983, 12/10/2024

Last Reviewed:

Related Policies:

Baccalaureate Degree Requirements Policy , Academic Residency Requirements for Degree Program

Policy Owner / Contact Person:

Provost's Office

Additional References:

Policy Categories:

Academic Policies

  1. Purpose

    A student having earned a bachelor's degree may earn a subsequent bachelor's degree at Governors State University.

  2. Definitions {Not Applicable}
  3. The Policy 
    1. Scope 
      1. This policy applies to undergraduate students seeking a subsequent bachelor’s degree. 
    2. A student having earned a bachelor's degree may earn a subsequent bachelor's degree at Governors State University by: 
      1. Applying and being admitted to the undergraduate degree program. 
      2. Meeting requirements of the Academic Residency Requirements for Degree Program Policy for the subsequent degree. 
      3. Meeting residency requirements in the subsequent degree program. Credit hours applied toward the first degree may not be included in the credit hours required to meet residency requirements.
      4. Completing all requirements of the subsequent degree program as stipulated in the student study plan 
      5. Meeting university, college/school, and/or major degree requirements for the subsequent degree.