Second Bachelor's Degree Second Bachelor's Degree Information
A post-baccalaureate student who holds a recognized bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution may pursue a program leading to a second bachelor’s degree. The major for the second bachelor’s degree cannot be the same as the previously conferred degree. All students are urged to consult with a major department advisor to determine whether a second bachelor’s degree or a graduate program better meets their needs.
CSUN Graduates Must:
- Complete a minimum of 24 Upper Division units in residence at CSUN since completion of the most recent degree, of which at least 12 units must be in the major. Completion of the major may require more than 12 units.
- Complete the Upper Division Writing Proficiency requirement.
- Complete all units required in the major. Graduate level courses (500-600) may not be applied toward second bachelor’s degree requirements, nor can coursework taken to meet the second bachelor’s degree apply toward a master’s degree.
- Maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in the major and 2.0 in all units attempted at CSUN since the awarding of the last degree.
- File an undergraduate Application for Degree and Diploma and fee during the appropriate filing period.
Transfer Students seeking a Second Bachelor’s Degree at CSUN
Students seeking a second bachelor’s degree from CSUN, after having received a baccalaureate degree from another accredited institution, must:
- Complete at least 30 units in residence at CSUN since completion of the first bachelor’s degree, including 24 Upper-Division units and at least 12 units in the major. Completion of the major may require more than 12 units;
- Complete the California State University General Education requirements, by taking 9 Upper-Division G.E. units in residence, selected from the approved GE list, or the approved equivalent. NOTE: Second bachelor’s students who have received their first degree at another CSU campus do not need to complete additional GE at CSUN.
- Complete the Title 5 requirements in American History, Institutions and Ideals; U.S. Constitution, and California State and Local Government.
- Complete the Upper-Division Writing Proficiency requirement.
- Complete all units required in the major. Graduate level courses (500-600) may not be applied toward second bachelor degree requirements, nor can coursework taken to meet the second bachelor’s degree apply toward a master’s degree.
- Maintain a minimum grade-point average of 2.0 in the major and 2.0 in all units attempted at CSUN since the awarding of the last degree.
- File an undergraduate Application for Bachelor's Degree and Diploma during the appropriate file period.
Within a year of completing the major program for the second bachelor’s degree an Application for Bachelor’s Degree and Diploma should be submitted to the Office of Admissions and Records. Follow the same guidelines on How and Where to apply for graduation with a couple of exceptions.
- Neither the Degree Completion Plan (DCP) or a Degree Progress Report (DPR) is available for Second Bachelor Degree students.
- A Department Evaluation should be obtained from the faculty advisor which outlines the major program you are required to complete. NOTE: The Graduation Evaluation office cannot proceed with processing the application without the Department Evaluation.