Second bachelor’s degree
Pursuing a second bachelor's degree
A second bachelor’s degree applicant is a student who has obtained a bachelor’s degree from another U.S. regionally accredited institution or accredited international institution, and who is seeking to apply for a second bachelor’s degree from ASU.
Are you an international student? See international transfer student information.
Second bachelor's degree admission requirements
Students seeking a second baccalaureate degree must meet admission requirements for that degree. After conferral of the first degree, a minimum of 30 credit hours in resident credit courses at ASU must be successfully completed to earn the second bachelor’s degree. The student must meet all degree and university requirements of the second degree. High school transcripts are not required unless you have selected a degree program with higher admission requirements that requires it. Learn more about:
- Completing an additional degree through ASU.
- General Studies requirements and how your transfer credits may apply.
You must meet the following requirements:
- Graduated from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university.
- Minimum 2.00 cumulative transfer GPA (for Arizona residents) or 2.50 cumulative transfer GPA (for nonresidents).
Use the ASU Residency Navigator to review residency requirements.
The cumulative transfer GPA includes all grades you earned in coursework that is transferable to ASU, from all institutions you attended. Use the ASU Transfer Guide to see how your credits can transfer to ASU.
Some majors have higher admission requirements. To find the requirements for your specific program, please visit ASU Degree Search.
Important deadlines
| Spring 2025* | Fall 2025* |
|---|---|
March 1, 2024 FAFSA priority filing date
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Dec. 2024 2025-2026 FAFSA opens
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Oct. 1, 2024 Priority admission deadline
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Feb. 1, 2025 Priority admission deadline |
Late Oct. 2024 Class registration begins
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Late Feb. 2025 Class registration begins
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Dec. 2024 Submit your final transcripts
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March 1, 2025 FAFSA priority filing date
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Jan. 13, 2025 Classes begin
| Aug. 21, 2025 Classes begin |
*These dates may be subject to change.
Talk with an admission representative
Schedule an appointment with your admission representative to learn more about pursuing a second bachelor's degree at ASU and get all your questions answered.
Considering graduate school?
Weighing the pros and cons of a second bachelor's degree versus a master's degree or doctorate? Graduate school can be a smart option to help secure or advance your career. On average, people with a graduate degree earn more money than students with a bachelor’s degree, and have a lower rate of unemployment.