Declaration of Major
All undergraduate students must declare a major by the time they complete their fourth semester of full time enrollment by submitting a Change of Major/Advisor form to the Office of Academic Services, located in Roemer Hall. This form must be completed, signed by the student and his/her advisor(s). For any subsequent change of major, the same procedure should be followed.
It is possible for a student to earn more than one undergraduate baccalaureate degree type from Lindenwood University. These degrees may be pursued either simultaneously or sequentially. They may be earned in the same school or in two or more schools of the University.
Degree types offered at Lindenwood include BA, BFA, BS, BSW, or BSN. A student may earn a given degree type, only once. For example a student may not earn more than one (BA) or (BS) etc. if he or she pursues majors leading towards the same degree type. (See information on double major)
A student may earn degrees of different types. For example a student may earn a BA and a BS or a BA and a BFA if he or she pursues different majors leading toward each degree type. Students may earn any combination of degree types.
Double Major
If a student simultaneously completes the requirements of two majors leading towards the same degree type, the student will earn one degree, and both majors will be noted on the student’s transcript. The student must complete the core requirements for both majors in addition to the general education requirements for the degree earned. (Refer to General Education Requirements by degree.)
Second Bachelor’s Degree
If a student simultaneously completes the requirements of majors leading towards degrees of different type, the student will earn two degrees with each major noted under the appropriate degree on the student’s transcript. The student must complete the core requirements of each major in addition to the general education requirements of the combined degrees. (Refer to General Education Requirements by degree.)
Second Bachelor’s Degree
A student who has previously earned a baccalaureate degree from Lindenwood University may return to earn a second bachelor’s degree if he or she is seeking a major leading to a degree type not previously earned at Lindenwood University. The student must complete the core requirements of the major in addition to the general education requirements of the degree type not previously earned. Upon completion of all requirements, the second degree and major will be added to the student’s transcript. The student will receive a new diploma listing the degree and major earned.
Second Bachelor’s Major
A student who has previously earned a baccalaureate degree from Lindenwood University may return to earn a second bachelor’s major if he or she is seeking a major leading to the same degree type previously earned at Lindenwood University. The student must complete the core requirements of the second major. Upon completion of all requirements, the second major will be added to the student’s transcript with the notation “Second Bachelor’s Major.” The student will not receive a new diploma as no new degree type has been earned.