Double major vs. dual degree

pineappleexpress · 12-30-2008, 09:36 AM

What's the difference?

There must be some difference, because you have to apply to get a dual degree. But if you double major...im confused basically.

pineappleexpress · 12-30-2008, 09:37 AM

A student pursuing a double major satisfies the requirements for two separate major programs within the College but earns a single degree, the B.A...

Do you choose which one?

Venkat89 · 12-30-2008, 09:43 AM

A dual degree is between two schools. Most students start out in one school (though I can't see why a joint degree student would want a third major in a third school). If you wish to pursue a major in a school that is not your home school, you have to apply for a dual degree with that school at the end of your freshman year (or middle of your sophomore year or end of your sophomore year). If you meet the GPA requirement (3.0 for SAS and SEAS, 3.8 for Wharton) you can now pursue a degree in that school, along with your home school. You are now a dual degree student. You graduate with two diplomas.

A double major is where you puruse two majors in the same school. They could be Biology and English in SAS or MEAM and ESE in engineering. Any combo of majors that are both in the same school.

pineappleexpress · 12-30-2008, 10:07 AM

ooh ic thanks

kclee12 · 12-30-2008, 01:12 PM

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A dual degree is between two schools. Most students start out in one school (though I can't see why a joint degree student would want a third major in a third school). If you wish to pursue a major in a school that is not your home school, you have to apply for a dual degree with that school at the end of your freshman year (or middle of your sophomore year or end of your sophomore year). If you meet the GPA requirement (3.0 for SAS and SEAS, 3.8 for Wharton) you can now pursue a degree in that school, along with your home school. You are now a dual degree student. You graduate with two diplomas.

A double major is where you puruse two majors in the same school. They could be Biology and English in SAS or MEAM and ESE in engineering. Any combo of majors that are both in the same school.

Quoted for emphasis. /thread