Second Degree or Second Major

When first degree is from Appalachian State University

Students who have earned a bachelor's degree from Appalachian may return for a second degree or major.  These students must complete all catalog requirements stipulated for the second degree.  General Education is considered met, and a minor is not required as a part of the requirements when pursuing a second degree in a different discipline from the first degree.  There is no minimum number of hours required.  Students will need to apply for graduation when all requirements will be met, and a second diploma will be awarded.

When first degree is from an institution other than Appalachian State University

Students who have earned a bachelor's degree from another institution may attend Appalachian for a second degree. These students will have a 92-hour block of credit hours transferred in as DEG CORE, and General Education is considered complete.  Students must complete all catalog requirements stipulated for the second degree and a minimum of 122 (up to 128 for some majors) is required to graduate.  If a minor is required as a part of the degree, students must earn a minor at Appalachian.  Students will need to apply for graduation when all requirements will be met, and a diploma will be awarded.