Traditional Academic Catalog 2023-2024 > Academic Regulations and Procedures > Multiple Degrees

Multiple Degrees

The following policies apply to students desiring to complete two or more different degree types (e.g., Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science) concurrently or sequentially.

1. When a student pursues a second associate degree, if the time necessary for degree completion extends beyond the sixth semester, the time frame for financial aid eligibility will be re-evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
2. If a student has previously earned an associate degree at MVNU or elsewhere, the student can earn a second associate degree of a different type or baccalaureate degree by completing a minimum of thirty (30) hours in residence at MVNU, including all requirements for the new major and general education.
3. When a student pursues a second baccalaureate degree, if the time necessary for degree completion extends beyond the 12th semester, the academic progress time frame for financial aid eligibility will be re-evaluated on a case-by-case basis through the appeal process.
4. If a student has previously earned a baccalaureate degree at MVNU or elsewhere, the student can earn a second baccalaureate degree of a different type by completing a minimum of thirty (30) hours in residence at MVNU including all requirements for the new major and general education. The same policy applies for earning concurrent baccalaureate degrees.
5. Students completing a baccalaureate degree after completing an associate degree must complete the major assessment associated with the baccalaureate program selected.
6. The transcript records the completion of multiple degrees and the majors, minors, and/or concentrations associated with the degrees.
7. If the original baccalaureate degree was earned at another university, the MVNU transcript may record the previous degree and credit earned in one block (not individual courses). The normal MVNU transcript entries (semesters, specific courses, etc.) will be made thereafter for the enrollment periods at MVNU.
8. All undergraduate students must complete a minimum of 33 letter graded hours in residence to qualify for academic honors at MVNU.