Minimum Hours Policy
- Policy Number: KC‐ACA‐3147
- Date Issued: Prior to 2010
- Date Revised: N/A
- Last Modified: Jul 27, 2023
- Effective Date: Prior to 2010
- Approved By: Provost
- Sponsor(s): Provost
- Responsible Office(s): Registrar's Office
Policy Statement
The general minimum UMKC requirement in semester hours of acceptable college work for an undergraduate degree is 120 semester hours (132 for a double degree or a second degree). However, a number of undergraduate and first professional degrees have higher minimum requirements as indicated in the specific school’s section of this catalog. A minimum of 30 hours must be earned at UMKC, regardless of the number and level of hours earned at another institution.
UMKC graduates returning to UMKC to complete requirements for additional majors or minors, must complete all requirements for a second degree including the accumulation of a minimum of 132 hours. UMKC does not award stand-alone majors or minors on transcripts at any time. Transcripts will reflect all attempted courses, regardless of graduation status.
Reason for Policy
This policy was developed to support student academic success and to provide consistent, quality delivery of academic programs and services.
Who Should Read this Policy?
All faculty, academic advisors, Registrar’s Office personnel and all students.
Instructions, Procedures and Related Information
Registrar’s Office.
Contacts
UMKC Registrar’s Office
Physical Location:
115 Administrative Center
5115 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO 64110
Mailing Address:
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110‐2499
Phone: 816-235-1125
Fax: 816-235-5513
Email: registrar@umkc.edu
Office of the Provost
Exclusions
Graduate and professional students.
History and Updates
Revised Spring 2022 to include an update to double degree minimum hours.