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Second Bachelor's Degree

Definition

An applicant who has a degree and wishes to apply for further study at the undergraduate level or to pursue a second bachelor’s degree.

Application Dates

  • The application for each academic year opens on July 1.
  • During the COVID-19 pandemic, the application deadline is the first day of class each term. 

Required application materials 

    • Online application
      • Students pursuing a second bachelor's degree can complete your undergraduate application through our TAMUK portal or by using ApplyTexas. 
    • Application fee
    • Official College Transcript(s) from  all colleges attended. Must be mailed in a sealed school envelope or submitted electronically from each institution attended.
      • College work from one institution posted on the transcript of another institution will  not be accepted. Faxed or emailed copies will  not be accepted. (Official high school transcript not required). 
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    • Proof of degree earned.
      • If permanent resident, you must submit a copy of both sides of the permanent resident card or I-485 by the application deadline. If the application is in process please provide a copy of I-797. 
      • If Texas resident based on SB 1528, must submit the SB 1528 affidavit prior to enrollment. 

Admission  Requirements

Completed applications are based on the following:

      • Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on all college coursework attempted;
      • be in good standing with most recent institution attended; and,
      • information presented in the application.

NOTE: To be accepted into the   College of Engineering, the overall grade point average from all college work must be 2.5/4.0 or greater.

      • Grades for all transferable courses are used in the computation of the GPA.
        • This average is calculated on all transferred college-level work the applicant has undertaken, whether passed or failed.
        • Plus and minus grade designations are  not used; C+ is computed as a C, B+ is computed as a B, etc.
        • Grades from transitional (developmental) courses are not included

NOTE: Admission as a post-bachelor student to the   Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSDO)program at Texas A&M-Kingsville requires approval by the department. The department may require additional items prior to making a decision. It is recommended that applicants to this program contact the program prior to submitting an application. For details on the program for leveling courses, please see the CSDO Leveling Program.

Additional Information

    • Not all prior coursework will be articulated for students seeking a second bachelor's degree.
    • Post-Bachelor students are strongly encouraged to meet with an academic advisor shortly after their admission decision is processed to start a degree plan and to make sure that they get registered for the most appropriate courses for their major.
    • A minimum of 36 semester hours of 3000 and/or 4000 level coursework is required for all bachelor degrees.
    • A minimum of 24 of the last 30 course hours MUST be completed in residence at Texas A&M University-Kingsville to qualify for a Bachelor's degree.