Second Bachelor's Degree Admission Requirements

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Students who wish to pursue a second undergraduate degree in a different program of study from their original degree can apply as a second undergraduate degree applicant. You may be eligible for federal financial aid and will not be permitted to enroll in graduate level coursework.

Application Deadlines

Students must complete a new application for admission using Nebraska's application.

  • Summer/Fall: May 1
  • Spring: December 1

Application Fee

Students seeking to complete an additional undergraduate degree, who already earned a bachelor’s degree from a University of Nebraska system institution, are not required to pay an application fee and should select "Undergraduate Application Fee Previously Paid" on the application for admission. Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree at a non-University of Nebraska system institution are required to pay a $45 application fee.

Second Undergraduate Degree Intent form

If you have already completed an undergraduate degree and are interested in continuing your education at Nebraska, you will need to complete the Second Undergraduate Degree Intent form.

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Students must provide official transcripts for any college credit coursework completed outside of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Remaining Holds

All holds need to be cleared from your record before your application is considered.

Enrollment Deposit

Students seeking to complete an additional undergraduate degree, who already earned a bachelor’s degree from a University of Nebraska system institution, are not required to pay an enrollment deposit. Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree at a non-University of Nebraska system institution are required to pay the $250 enrollment deposit.

Revocation of Admission and/or Degree

Admission to or a degree awarded from the University may be revoked for: Fraud; misrepresentation; violation of university standards in obtaining the degree; serious violation committed by an applicant or student prior to course enrollment, matriculation, or graduation; or other significant infractions endangering the safety and/or well-being of the university community.