Dual Degree Policy
A student may earn two different bachelors degrees simultaneously (BA, BS, BFA, MusB). These dual degrees will be awarded at the same time upon completion of all coursework for both degrees.
- Students must complete a minimum of 150 credits in order to be eligible for a dual degree;120 credits plus an additional 30 is required for a dual degree.
- Students who plan to receive two bachelor’s degrees from Purchase College must satisfy the academic requirements for each degree and major.
- The minimum number of Liberal Arts credits must be met for each degree as follows:
- BA: 90 liberal art credits
- BS: 60 liberal art credits
- BFA and MusB: 30 liberal arts credits
- Complete the signature work/final project (e.g Senior Project, Capstone, Senior Recital) that is required for each of the degrees.
- Upon completion of all requirements for both degrees students will be granted two degrees and two diplomas.
Students may complete a maximum of two majors within any single degree program (e.g. BA, BFA). For students double majoring, see the Double Major policy.