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Total Credits

Students must earn a minimum of 120 credits, 30 of which must be earned at the University of Dallas. Students who wish to pursue a double major, that is, apply for one undergraduate degree with two majors, must satisfy the requirements of both majors. Students considering more than one major should be aware that certain combinations of majors might require more than eight semesters to complete. Once a degree has been awarded, a second major or a concentration may not be added, nor may a B.A. be changed to a B.S.

Students who wish to pursue a second and different, undergraduate degree, must earn a minimum of 30 additional semester hours of work in residence beyond the requirements for one degree, 18 of which must be advanced. Students must also complete all requirements for the second degree and major.

Double-counting courses

Some courses may be applied toward more than one academic program, or double-counted.

As a rule, two courses are allowed to be double-counted toward a double-major, or a major and concentration(s). Core courses are not considered to be double-counted.

The Dean may grant a student permission to double-count more than two, and up to four, courses. In order to inform the Dean’s decision, the student must submit a justification, a degree plan, and a list of courses to be double-counted.

Because of significant overlap between some majors/concentrations and limited numbers of courses available, some double-major combinations or majors with concentration may not be possible.

Electives

The difference between core and major field requirements and the total credits required for the undergraduate degree is made up of electives. Such courses afford students the opportunity to explore other disciplines, to reflect upon the major from another point of view and to seek courses that assist in preparation for life. Elective credits should not be used simply to keep taking classes in the major field. Four Pass/No Pass credits and up to 6 research/internship credits may be included in the 120 credits required for graduation.

Grade Point Average

To obtain a degree, the student must obtain a university grade point average of "C" (2.0). Not more than 30 credits passed with a grade of "D" are acceptable for graduation.

Residence Requirements

At least 36 credits at the University of Dallas are required to get a degree, and at least 30 of the final 39 credits must be earned at the University of Dallas. The last 12 advanced credits in the major must also be earned at UD.

Comprehensive Examination

In the senior year, students must pass a comprehensive examination in their major field. The particular form of the examination varies by department. Such examinations are described in each department’s section of this bulletin.

Graduate Record Examination

Although not required, the university urges the student to take the Graduate Record Examination or other professional examinations at the appropriate times.

Bachelor of Science

The Bachelor of Science degree is offered in biology, biochemistry, business, chemistry, computer science, mathematics or physics. The B.S. degree normally requires 12-13 additional credits in the major beyond the B.A. degree requirements. Some of the additional credits may include a required research project. Refer to the departmental pages for specific requirements for particular B.S. degrees. In the case of a double degree involving a B.A. and a B.S., the minimum total credits required will be 150.