Second Bachelor's Degree

Earn a Second Bachelor’s degree 

Applicants seeking admission to second bachelor’s degree programs not listed below must obtain written support for admission from the academic department chair of the intended program of study. Contact the Division of Graduate Studies for procedures and forms to be considered for admission. Students must apply online through Cal State Apply. 

Second bachelor admission is open for:  

Requirements 

• Obtain approval from the Department Chair and the Division of Graduate Studies 
• Complete a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association, or complete equivalent academic preparation as determined by appropriate campus authorities 
• A grade point average of 2.0 or better in the last 60 semester units (or 90 quarter units) attempted, or a 2.0 GPA on units included in your bachelor’s degree 
• Be in good standing at the last college or university attended 

How to apply 

Submission of a Second Baccalaureate Admission by Exception Request requires departmental support. Please contact your department to request an appointment with the department chair for assistance in completing this petition. Incomplete petitions will be returned to the student until all supporting documentation can be provided. 

Second Baccalaureate Admission by Exception Request 

Apply online at Cal State Apply, pay the $70 nonrefundable fee and submit supporting documents. Prepare application materials in advance before starting the online Cal State Apply application. Application materials vary by program. and may require you to upload 

Cal State Apply

In addition to any documents required by your program, you are also required to upload legible unofficial copies of transcripts from each college or university attended. Including study abroad coursework, or community college coursework, even if this coursework appears as transfer credit on your degree transcript. Full academic disclosure is required. 

An incomplete academic history will significantly delay review of your application. The Division of Graduate Studies may request official transcripts from you at any point during the application review process. If selected for admission, you will be required to submit official transcripts to secure your admission. 

Academic standards 

Students who have previously earned a baccalaureate or higher degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association will not have to complete any GE or additional graduation requirements. These students only must complete courses specifically required for the secondary major. 

Complete at least 30 units in residence at SFSU, including 24 units of upper division coursework and at least 12 units of upper division coursework in the major. Completion of the major may require more than 12 units. 

Every student in a second baccalaureate program must complete a minimum common core of coursework (i.e., required of all students). See specific program requirements in the bulletin.

Students completing a second baccalaureate degree are not required to complete the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) course. Please reach out to your adviser and request to substitute the course. 

Complete all units required in the major. Coursework taken to meet the second bachelor’s degree may not apply toward a master’s degree. 

Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the major and 3.0 in all units attempted at SFSU. 

Transfer units 

To transfer units towards a Second Bachelors, please submit a Request for Transfer Unit Evaluation. The request must first be approved by your graduate advisor and graduate coordinator. After obtaining their signatures, submit it to the Division of Graduate Studies with official transcripts attached. If official transcripts are already on file with the University, you may attach unofficial copies (copy front and back). 

Request for Transfer Unit Evaluation

Graduation 

Apply for Graduation 

• Log in to SFSU Gateway to begin your Application for Award of Degree. 
• Choose the “Academics” tab and choose your “Student Center.”  
• In your Student Center, select “Apply for Graduation” in the “Academics” dropdown menu. 
• Follow instructions to Apply for Graduation and press “Submit Application” when complete. 
• The application for award of degree fee will appear on your record as an outstanding financial obligation. It is your responsibility to pay the application fee by the semester deadline. Failure to do so will result on a $5 late fee. 

SFSU Gateway

Submit a completed second Baccalaureate Degree Program Graduation Application to the Registrar's Office. 

Second Baccalaureate Graduation form