Dual Degrees

The resources of a university with four undergraduate schools and twelve graduate schools provide students with ample opportunities to pursue dual-degree programs. A student may choose to enroll in one of our specialized joint degree programs or may desire to develop a specialized dual degree program that meets his or her interest.

A student who wishes to pursue a dual degree option should develop a plan of study with the aid of a staff advisor in the Academic Programs Office and an adviser in the School which will grant the second degree. Dual degrees generally requires a minimum of 40 course units with the BAS degree or 46 course units with the BSE degree. Application for dual degree status will not be considered until a minimum of eight (8) course units have been completed at the University. When applying, a Penn Engineering students should bring the following to the Academic Programs Office: a completed dual degree application (available in 111 Towne), a letter describing the career goals and program focus, a completed course planning guide with the appropriate signatures, and a completed worksheet from the appropriate secondary school.

These application materials will be considered together with the student's official transcript. If approved, the material is forwarded to the second school for their consideration. Only students of demonstrated ability, generally a 3.0 cumulative grade point average or higher, will be considered for dual degree status.