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Duals and Doubles

You may be interested in learning and applying for double majors, triple majors, or dual degrees. This page will help you, and it is broken out into the following sections:

CLAS Double Major and Dual Degree Guidelines

Students who are interested in studying two disciplines may choose to pursue a double major or dual degree. The two disciplines may not extensively overlap. Each double major/dual degree application will be reviewed to ensure that the student will complete a minimum of 15 credits of coursework exclusive to each major that will not count toward the other major or any minors or certificates.

Approval to pursue an academic goal such as a double major or dual degree does not guarantee that the goal will be supported/funded by the student’s financial aid and/or scholarships or that the student will not incur an excess hours surcharge. Students should review all approved academic plans with the Financial Aid Office and consult their Excess Hours screen to ensure they know what, if anything, will be funded or incur a surcharge.

Approval to pursue a double major/dual degree does not guarantee the student will be granted both upon graduation. To be certified to receive the majors/degrees, all requirements must be met for each and at least 15 credits exclusive to each major (not applying to the other major or any minors or certificates) must have been completed. To earn a double major or dual degree, a student must be certified for and graduate from all undergraduate programs of study at the same time.

Review the list of major/degree combinations that will not be approved due to extensive overlap. For the International Studies major, see the special note below.*

Eligibility for Double Majors and Dual Degrees

All students seeking a double major or dual degree in CLAS must:

  1. Already be admitted to one of the majors and have between 45 and 96 hours (not including AICE, AP, IB, dual enrollment, or overseas study credit). Applications received after 96 hours earned may be considered. Applications must be submitted before the beginning of the student’s final semester as an undergraduate.
  2. Meet the minimum UF GPA (specified below) required to pursue a CLAS double major or dual degree:
    • 3.5 for students who want to complete two LS majors and BOTH majors are overenrolled (see list below),
    • 3.0 for students who want to complete two majors/degrees and no more than one is an overenrolled LS major (on the list below),
      Overenrolled Majors in CLAS
      Biology (all tracks)
      Chemistry (all tracks)
      Computer Science
      Economics
      Psychology (all tracks)
  3. Meet all Universal Tracking term 5 requirements for all CLAS majors, before submitting their application. If one of the majors is outside CLAS, applicants must get approval from the appropriate department and college for that major. The only exception is students wishing to add an Economics major. Students may be approved if they meet the Universal Tracking Term 4 requirements for Economics, and must successfully complete ECO3101 in their first term after approval for the double/dual.
  4. Meet all other CLAS progression standards for both majors and demonstrate the potential for success in both majors (successful completion of major and major-related courses without excessive W’s, grades less than C, or multiple repeats).
  5. Be able to complete the degree in a timely fashion (typically eight post-high school fall/spring semesters for students who entered UF as Summer B or Fall freshmen, eight post-high school spring/summer semesters for students who entered UF as Innovation Academy freshmen and four fall/spring semesters for students who entered UF as transfer students after completing four or more post-high school fall/spring semesters elsewhere).
  6. Have clearly articulated and purposeful reasons for which the double major or dual degree is appropriate.
  7. Not have been previously denied admission to that major as a transfer student.

* Because the International Studies (INT) major requirements can be met with courses taken from many departments, double major/dual degree applications will not be approved until the student has completed a minimum of 12 credits of coursework exclusive to the INT major as well as meeting the additional standards listed above. Students are encouraged to create a plan of study and have it reviewed by both major departments and the AAC, but the application will not officially be approved until at least 12 credits of coursework exclusive to the INT major is complete. Please keep in mind that to graduate with both majors/degrees, all requirements must be met for each and at least 15 credits exclusive to each major (not applying to the other major or any minors or certificates) must have been completed.

CLAS Double Major or Dual Degree Application Process

Note that meeting the Eligibility requirements above does not guarantee approval of a double major or dual degree.

  • A “Double Major Within a College” application (if both majors are in CLAS and both confer the same degree, i.e., both are B.A. degrees), or
  • A “Dual Degree Application” (used when the majors confer two different CLAS degrees, such as a BA in Philosophy and a BS in Geology, or when the majors are offered by two different colleges).

Students should read the instructions on these forms carefully. Assuming the application has the appropriate departmental approvals, you may send your form to forms@advising.ufl.edu for approval. The AAC will process the double major/dual degree application in 10 business days.

For additional information, please make an appointment with an advisor.

CLAS Triple Major/Degree Guidelines

Students who are interested in studying three disciplines may choose to pursue triple majors/degrees. The three disciplines may not extensively overlap. Each triple major/degree application will be reviewed to ensure that the student will complete a minimum of 15 credits of coursework exclusive to each major that will not count toward the other majors or any minors or certificates.

Approval to pursue an academic goal such as a triple major/degree does not guarantee that the goal will be supported/funded by the student’s financial aid and/or scholarships or that the student will not incur an excess hours surcharge. Students should review all approved academic plans with the Financial Aid Office and consult their Excess Hours screen to ensure they know what, if anything, will be funded or incur a surcharge.

Approval to pursue a triple major/degree does not guarantee the student will be granted all majors/degrees upon graduation. To be certified to receive the majors/degrees, all requirements must be met for each and at least 15 credits exclusive to each major (not applying to the other majors or any minors or certificates) must have been completed. To earn triple majors/degrees, a student must be certified for and graduate from all undergraduate programs of study at the same time.

Review the list of major/degree combinations that will not be approved due to extensive overlap. For the International Studies major, see the special note above.*

Eligibility for Triple Majors/Degrees

All students seeking a triple major/degree in CLAS must:

  1. Have selected at least one CLAS major that is considered under-enrolled if all three majors are in CLAS. The following majors are considered under-enrolled:
    • African American Studies
    • Astronomy
    • Botany
    • Classical Studies
    • Foreign Languages and Literatures (all specializations)
    • Geography (including Environmental Geosciences)
    • Geology (including Environmental Geosciences)
    • Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures and Linguistics
    • History
    • Jewish Studies
    • Philosophy
    • Physics
    • Religion
    • Sustainability Studies
    • Women’s Studies
    • While none of these are “underenrolled,” Economics – Math – Statistics is a useful combination for students who are looking at highly competitive graduate programs in Economics.
  2. Have earned between 45 and 96 hours (not including AP, IB, dual enrollment, or overseas study credit).
  3. Meet the minimum UF GPA (specified below) required to pursue a CLAS triple major/degree:
    • 3.5 for students for whom two of the LS majors are overenrolled,
    • 3.0 for students for whom no more than one of the majors is an overenrolled LS major.
  4. Meet all Universal Tracking term 5 requirements for all CLAS majors, before submitting their application. If any of the majors is outside CLAS, applicants must get approval from the appropriate college for that major.
  5. Meet all other CLAS progression standards for all three majors and demonstrate the potential for success in all three majors/degrees (successful completion of major and major-related courses without excessive W’s, grades less than C, or multiple repeats).
  6. Be able to complete the degree in a timely fashion (typically eight post-high school fall/spring semesters for students who entered UF as Summer B or Fall freshmen, eight post-high school spring/summer semesters for students who entered UF as Innovation Academy freshmen, and four fall/spring semesters for students who entered UF as transfer students after completing four or more post-high school fall/spring semesters elsewhere).
  7. Have clearly articulated and purposeful reasons for which the triple major/degree is appropriate.
  8. Not have been previously denied admission to that major as a transfer student.

CLAS Triple Major/Degree Application Process

  • A “Double Major Within a College” application (if both majors are in CLAS and both confer the same degree, i.e., both are B.A. degrees), or
  • A “Dual Degree Application” (used when the majors confer two different CLAS degrees, such as a BA in Philosophy and Religion and a BS in Geology, or when the majors are offered by two different colleges).

Although the forms have room for signatures from two departments (and two colleges if a dual degree), the student MUST include in the program plan the requirements for ALL three programs. In addition, students must include (on the back of the form or on an attachment) the same approvals for the third program:

  • A notation that the application is approved or denied,
  • Comments or conditions if the application is approved,
  • Dated signature of third program’s authorized departmental representative, and
  • If the third program is NOT in CLAS, the signature of that program’s authorized college representative is also required.

Students should read the instructions on these forms carefully. Assuming the application has the appropriate approvals, you may turn in your form at the front desk in the AAC for approval. The AAC will process the triple major/degree application in 10 business days.

For additional information, please see an advisor in 100 AAC.

CLAS students are limited to three majors/degrees.

Commonly requested major/degree combinations that are not permitted (this list is not all-inclusive, consult with an AAC advisor to verify that your intended major/degree combination is acceptable).


MajorMajor/Degree
AccountingAny — Because of the large number of courses required in the Accounting major, students may not double major or enter any dual degree program (except for the 3/2 MAcc or the JD/MAcc). http://warrington.ufl.edu/accounting/myfisher/bsac/.
Biology (AG/LS)Animal Science
Botany
Food Science-Nutritional Sciences
Microbiology
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
Zoology
ChemistryChemical Engineering
Computer ScienceComputer Engineering
Data Science
Data ScienceComputer Science
Statistics
International StudiesSee note above **
Marine SciencesPrior to applying for the major, Biology Preprofessional majors must either complete 3 credits Marine Sci electives that NOT do apply to the Biology Preprofessional major.
Microbiology (AG/LS)Biochemistry
ReligionJewish Studies
Sustainability StudiesSustainability and the Built Environment
ZoologyAnimal Science – Animal Biology track
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

Revised 08/13/20

Canceling A Dual Degree or Double/Triple Major

To cancel a dual degree, double major, or triple major:

  • Complete the top portion of the relevant application form (leave the personal statement section and graduation plan blank).
  • Write “Cancel (Insert Major Name) Major” across the top of the form. Please be sure it is clear which major you would like to cancel.
  • Obtain all required signatures on the bottom of Page 2.
  • Follow the submittal instructions for submitting the form on our Forms page.