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PURSUING A SECOND DEGREE

APPLYING FOR A SECOND BACHELOR'S DEGREE

The following restrictions apply to Stony Brook University’s Second Bachelor Degree Program.

A second bachelor's degree may only be earned in a discipline that is significantly different from the first bachelor's degree.
Admission to our Second Bachelor's Degree program is limited due to lack of capacity for select programs. Second-degree candidates are typically not admitted to programs such as Engineering (except the electrical engineering online program), Computer Science, or Pre-Nursing.
Those admitted to our Second Bachelor's Degree Program may not change their major without the approval of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Those who elect to apply to Stony Brook University for a second bachelor's degree are required to:

Apply as a transfer student
Choose a major on your application. Applicants are not permitted to apply to the General Studies Program or the Multidisciplinary Studies Program
Submit official copies of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8 in all post-secondary studies. Some programs may require a higher minimum GPA.

Prior to the start of classes, a final transcript from the institution awarding the first bachelor’s degree must be submitted, indicating the previous degree earned on the official transcript.

Students accepted to the program must earn at least 36 credits in residence at Stony Brook, including completion of a new major and selected general education requirements.

*Second bachelor degree applicants for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Nursing, Respiratory Care, or Social Work, should contact the Health Sciences Center for restrictions and application procedures.

APPLYING FOR A GRADUATE DEGREE

If you are interested in earning a graduate degree at Stony Brook, please contact the Graduate School for application procedures and deadlines.

State University of New York (SUNY) policy prohibits Stony Brook University admission applications from inquiring into an applicant’s prior criminal history. After acceptance, the College shall inquire if the student previously has been convicted of a felony if such individual seeks campus housing or participation in clinical or field experiences, internships (where a criminal history background check is required) or study abroad programs. The information required to be disclosed under SUNY policy regarding such felony convictions shall be reviewed by a standing campus committee consistent with the legal standards articulated in New York State Corrections Law, and other applicable law.

Students who have previously been convicted of a felony are advised that their prior criminal history may impede their ability to complete the requirements of certain academic programs and/or to meet licensure requirements for certain professions. Students who have concerns about such matters are advised to contact the dean's office of their intended academic program.