I’ve Already Earned a Bachelor’s Degree
Application Options:
- Looking to earn another Bachelor’s degree? Apply in the Future 49er Portal. Need to take just a few select classes? Contact the Graduate School about Post-Baccalaureate admission.
- Want to enroll in a Master’s degree program? Contact the Graduate School for degree options and admission requirements.
Second Bachelor’s Degree Admission Requirements
- 2.0 cumulative college GPA for all courses college-level courses.
- Some majors are more competitive and have additional admission requirements. Student must be in good standing and eligible to return to the last school attended.
Note: Applicants who earned their first degree at UNC Charlotte must apply through the Registrar’s office. View more information on the readmission process.
Second Bachelor’s Degree Deadlines & Process
Once we receive all the required transcripts, the review process takes approximately 6-8 weeks. Please know that processing times may vary throughout the year, with priority given to applications for the upcoming term.
| TERM | APPLICATION & FEE PAYMENT DEADLINE* | TRANSCRIPTS & DOCUMENTS DEADLINE | TERM BEGINS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | July 1 | July 15 | August |
| Spring | Nov. 15 | Dec. 1 | January |
| 1st Summer | May 1 | May 1 | May |
| 2nd Summer | June 1 | June 1 | June |
* Application and payment of $75 application fee must be received by the date shown for each term.
General Education Exemption
- As a second degree student, you will earn a General Education exemption, which means that you have satisfied the General Education component of your degree program. If no prerequisite coursework is required for your prospective second degree, you will typically be responsible for upper level coursework only.
- Second degree students must complete at least the last 25% of baccalaureate degree requirements, including the last 12 semester hours, in residence at UNC Charlotte in order to earn the degree.
- Your cumulative GPA from your first degree earned will be used for admission purposes unless you’ve taken additional coursework after completing your Bachelor’s degree.
Next Steps
- If admitted, review your Enrollment To-Do List for next steps.
- Second-degree seeking students are not required to attend New Student Orientation. However, to register for classes, you will be required to meet with an academic advisor in your department.
- Your departmental advisor will review your prior credits to determine if you have any coursework that will satisfy second degree requirements.