Double Major Information and Guidelines
- A single Michigan Tech bachelor's degree with two majors is granted when all requirements of both curricula are satisfied at the same time. A student who completes a double major will be awarded one diploma listing both majors, for example, “BS in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics”.
- The “double major” is distinctly different from the “second degree” in that it does not require additional credit hours beyond departmental requirements and only a single degree is granted. Double majors work best for degree programs with similar curricular structures. When two degree majors have very different requirements necessitating the completion of 32 or more “additional” credits, students should consider a second degree program that would result in the award of two, distinct baccalaureate degrees and diplomas.
- A student pursuing a double major will designate one as the primary major. In the event that a student has completed the requirements for two different degree types, such as a B. A. and a B. S., the degree corresponding to the primary major will appear on the diploma.
- If a single department offers two distinct degrees, then it is possible for a student to complete a double major within that department by fulfilling the requirements for both degrees. However, a double major will not be granted for completing two different concentrations in a single degree program.
- In the event that both majors require a senior project, a student may petition both departments to accept one project for both majors prior to the date of commencing the senior project.
It is recommended that students consider Double Majors as early as possible in their program of study. Students desiring a Double Major should indicate their intent by filing a Curriculum Change Authorization form
(also available in the department advising offices) with the Office of Student Records and Registration no later than the first semester of their junior year. In addition, students seeking a double major must complete a degree audit with the academic advisor in both major departments two semesters prior to their expected graduation date.
Any subsequent changes to specified courses on the degree audit must be approved on a “Petition to Alter Degree Requirements” form by the academic advisor of the major department.