Can I earn a second bachelor's degree at UMGC?
Yes. If you already have a bachelor’s degree from UMGC or another accredited school, you may earn a second one at UMGC in a different major.
Key rules
- Must be a different major (no double majors, General Studies, or Applied Technology).
- No minors or second associate degrees allowed.
- Complete 30 new UMGC credits after your first degree.
- Total credits across both degrees must be at least 150.
- Prior major courses don’t count toward the 30 new credits.
- Maintain a 2.0 GPA and continuous enrollment.
- For honors, all 30 new credits must be at UMGC with the required GPA.
Learn more at Bachelor's Degree Requirements page.