Types of Degrees

Undergraduate degrees offered by Meredith include the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Social Work, and Bachelor of Music, with majors in the following areas

Students may choose to complete one degree with one or more majors (124 credit hours required) or two different degrees (ex. BA and BS) (155 credit hours required).

Students may not earn two of the same degrees (ex. two BA degrees) at Meredith College, but may complete one degree with multiple majors (124 credit hours required).

Second Baccalaureate Degrees

A second and different baccalaureate degree may be sought by a person who holds a bachelor’s degree from Meredith or another institution or by a student currently working on their first baccalaureate degree at the college. The following conditions must be fulfilled by the student who wishes to receive a second and different baccalaureate degree:

1. They must meet all the requirements for the second degree.
2. They must complete a minimum of 31 additional credit hours in residence beyond requirements for the first degree (155 credit hours minimum).

A student admitted to Meredith College who possesses a Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution may qualify to have their Meredith General Education requirements declared completed. Completion of general education requirements will be determined in accordance with College policy by the Office of the Registrar when a student applies as an undergraduate degree-seeking student.

Generally the same degree will not be awarded twice. However, a student who holds a bachelor’s degree from another institution may be awarded the same baccalaureate degree if the field of study is different from that of the first degree. This requirement is subject to approval by the Provost and the Academic Council.

All undergraduate degrees granted by Meredith College require the completion of a minimum of 31 credit hours completed in residence, and 24 of the last 30 credit hours must be completed in residence.

A student working on a second baccalaureate degree shall be classified academically as a senior.

Another option for current or prospective students is a second major or minor. Either of these can be earned by completing the courses and credit hours required. Refer to the Admissions section for admissions requirements and procedures.

Choice of Catalogue

The catalogue for the year in which a student enters Meredith College governs the degree requirements during their period of enrollment. Students may elect to follow degree requirements published in that or any subsequent catalogue in force during their period of residence. A student accepted for re-admission to the college after an absence of more than a year will comply with the degree requirements of the catalogue under which they are readmitted or a subsequent catalogue. The student will be considered “in residence” during the semester in which the student withdraws officially from the College or is approved for leave of absence. Exceptions may be necessary in order to conform to standards of outside accrediting agencies. The Meredith College Catalogue does not serve as a contract of any kind except for financial obligations outlined.