Academic Requirements for Undergraduate Degree Programs

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degrees

1. Earn at least 120 credits (128 credits for the B.S. degree), 90 of which must be liberal arts credits. A total of 45 credits must be earned in upper-level (3000- or 4000-level) courses. A maximum of 4 physical education credits may be applied toward the degree.
2. Complete a minimum of 60 credits outside the student’s board of study (major).*
3. Complete the general education requirements.
4. Complete all requirements for the major.
5. Earn a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA at Purchase College.

*Requirement 2 does not apply to students majoring in liberal studies.

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) and Bachelor of Music (Mus.B.) Degrees

1. Performing arts conservatories: Earn a minimum of 120 credits (90 professional credits and 30 liberal arts credits).*
2. School of Art+Design: Earn a minimum of 128 credits (88 in visual arts studio courses, 12 in art history, and another 28 liberal arts credits).
3. Complete the general education requirements.
4. Complete all requirements for the major.
5. Earn a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA at Purchase College.

*Some areas of study require more than 90 professional credits; for the specific number, refer to the requirements for each performing arts major in this catalog.

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