Multiple Major-Multiple Degree Policy

Policy Number: KC-ACA-3124
Date Issued: Prior to 2010
Date Revised: Fall 2011, Fall 2021
Last Modified: Jul 27, 2023
Effective Date: Fall 2012
Approved By: Provost
Sponsor(s): Provost
Responsible Office(s): Registrar's Office

Policy Statement

Multiple (double or triple) majors may be earned when a student completes two or more full majors, generally within the 120 hours required for a single degree. The specific major requirements of each major must be fulfilled. The diploma will indicate all majors. If the two or more degree programs are administered by different academic units, the major requirements of each academic program must be fulfilled. The general education requirements must be fulfilled as specified by the department or academic unit responsible for the primary major only. The double or multiple major is only available in B.A./B.A. or B.S./B.S. combinations.

Multiple undergraduate degrees may be earned when a student completes all requirements for each degree and at least 12 credit hours of work beyond that required for the first degree for each additional degree. Students who earn multiple degrees will receive diplomas simultaneously. If the degree programs are administered by different academic units, the general degree requirements and major requirements of all academic units must be completed.

The B.A./M.D. dual degree program has different requirements and is subject to separate regulations. See the School of Medicine section of the catalog. All dual degree programs must follow the established guidelines in the UMKC catalog.

All dual degree programs must follow the established guidelines in the UMKC catalog.

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, all students and Registrar’s Office personnel.

Instructions, Procedures and Related Information

UMKC catalog and information from the Registrar’s Office.

Contacts

UMKC Registrar’s Office

Registrar's website

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

Exclusions

None

History and Updates

Updated to standard policy format and language clarified: Fall 2011, revised Fall 2021.

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