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.
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:
You must meet the following requirements:
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.
| Fall 2023 | Spring 2024* |
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Oct. 1, 2022 2023–2024 FAFSA opens |
Oct. 1, 2023 FAFSA priority filing date |
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Jan. 15, 2023 FAFSA priority date |
Oct. 1, 2023 Priority admission deadline |
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Feb. 1, 2023 Priority admission deadline |
Late Oct. 2023 Class registration begins |
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Late Feb. 2023 Class registration begins |
Dec. 2023 Submit your final transcripts |
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Aug. 17, 2023 Classes begin |
Jan. 8, 2024 Classes begin |
*These dates may be subject to change.
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.
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.