Earning Multiple Degrees

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Things to Consider

When earning multiple degrees, it is important to understand what type of student you are and what type of degree you would like to pursue. Factors such as whether your status is set to 'Online Student' or whether it has been more than three semesters since you last attended BYU-Idaho can affect the decisions that need to be made for earning multiple degrees.

On Campus Students

If you are an On-Campus student then you will not be allowed to complete a second bachelor's degree while you are an in person student. You will need to change your status to 'PathwayOnline' by applying to BYU-Pathway Worldwide. If you run into any issues or have questions, please contact Pathway Support. 

Double Majors & Minors
Earning an Associate and Bachelor's Degree at BYU-Idaho
If you are continuing with a bachelor’s degree you should change your major to a bachelor's degree prior to applying for graduation for your associates degree. 
  • This makes it so you don't have to reapply.
  • This also helps avoid disruption in working towards your bachelor's degree.
Financial Aid will still be available to you are switching from a Bachelor’s to an associates.
 
Earning Credits at Another University While at BYU-Idaho
You can earn credits with another university while attending BYU-Idaho. To receive financial aid for both, contact Financial Aid. 
 
Multiple Degrees
Multiple Associates is not typical, but Career and Academic Advising reviews situations on a case by case basis.

Online Students

General Info
Both PathwayOnline and BYU-Idaho Online students can earn multiple degrees; however, you cannot graduate with multiple degrees simultaneously. Classes from the second degree that are taken during the completion of the first degree will count as electives.
  • Will count as major classes if you reapply to Pathway.
  • General (GE) classes transfer over through transcripts.
PathwayOnline Certificates
You can declare up to three certificates at a time. If you wish to declare more than three certificates, please contact Pathway Support for assistance.
 
Degree Earned at Another Institution
Contact BYU-Pathway Support. If your qualifications were earned internationally, you can apply either on campus or online. If earned in high school (or its equivalent), please contact Admissions for assistance.
 
For any other issues or questions call (208) 496-1411
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