1. University of Virginia
  2. Arts & Sciences

Degree Requirements

In order to earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree and graduate, all University of Virginia College of Arts & Sciences students must earn 120 credits of course work in 8 semesters with an average of C or a grade point average of 2.0.

Note: The College does not award second degrees. Students who earned a baccalaureate degree at UVA or at another institution are not eligible to receive a second undergraduate degree from the College. All majors and minors must be completed prior to graduation; once you graduate you may not change your major or minor nor can you earn credit for a second major or minor.

Academic Standing

At the end of each semester the Association Deans check students' overall records to see if they are in Good Standing and making satisfactory progress toward a degree. Failure to do so may result in Academic Warning and ultimately suspension. See the complete information on Academic Standing

Credits

Of the 120 credits required for the degree, no fewer than 102 credits must be from:

Competency & Area Requirements

It is recommended that students complete competency and area requirements by the end of the second year. To help students keep track of their earned core requirements, the College offers a College Area Requirements Checklist.

Majors & Minors Requirements

You must complete a major in one of the College's academic departments, interdepartmental programs or in an individually designed Interdisciplinary Major