Second Bachelor's Degree

Some UMass Amherst majors are not available to post-graduate second bachelor's degree students. Please contact the academic department to determine availability and to request a special application form. Applications are submitted to the Office of the University Registrar and are reviewed in consultation with the major department. Students and graduates of UMass Amherst who wish to earn a second bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 30 additional credits, all of which must be in residence. Graduates of other institutions who wish to earn a second bachelor’s degree at UMass Amherst must complete a minimum of 45 credits in residence at the Amherst campus.