2.12 Double-Counting of Credit in Undergraduate Programs

Students may not overlap (double-count) courses to fulfill requirements for more than one major or minor, except under the following conditions:

• The overlapping courses constitute introductory skill requirements, such as foundational courses as pre-determined and approved on the course list below.

• The overlapping courses enable students to meet school requirements. However, courses used for the major and/or the minor depth/core must not be duplicated within any other of the student’s degree programs (for example, for a major within the School of Engineering and a minor within or outside of the School of Engineering), except for the courses on the approved course list below. 

Note: The School of Engineering is currently the only school that has requirements for its undergraduate majors. 

The University Registrar’s Office, in partnership with the Dean’s Offices of schools that offer undergraduate programs, and the Committee on Undergraduate Standards and Policy (C-USP) have identified and approved a list of courses considered foundational for multiple degree programs. The courses that may be double-counted between programs and will be reflected in the University degree audit system (My Academic Path) are as follows:

• BIO 81

• BIO 82

• BIO 83

• BIO 84

• BIO 85

• BIO 86

• CHEM 31A

• CHEM 31B

• CHEM 31E

• CHEM 31M

• CHEM 33

• CME 100

• CME 102

• CS 106A

• CS 106B

• ECON 1

• ENGR 14

• ENGR 40M

• HUMBIO 2A

• HUMBIO 3A

• HUMBIO 4A

• MATH 19

• MATH 20

• MATH 21

• MATH 51

• MATH 52

• MATH 53

• MATH 61CM

• MATH 62CM

• MATH 63CM

• MATH 61DM

• MATH 62DM

• MATH 63DM

• PHYSICS 21

• PHYSICS 23

• PHYSICS 41

• PHYSICS 43

• PHYSICS 45

• STATS 110

• STATS 60

Individual programs may implement supplemental policies or restrictions regarding the double-counting of courses; however, these departmental policies must not create standards that are less rigorous or more lenient than those established by the University policy stated above. It is the responsibility of each academic department to make its policies and restrictions clear in the University Bulletin and certify that a student's plan of study meets all relevant university and degree program requirements without improper double-counting. For Engineering majors or minors, this certification process includes confirmation from the School of Engineering Dean’s Office.

The Registrar’s Office, in collaboration with the Dean's Offices, will curate and regularly update a list of approved introductory courses that can be double-counted, to be published in the University Bulletin and reflected in the University degree audit system (MAP). All academic programs will adhere to this policy, which prohibits individual departments from imposing additional restrictions on the approved courses. Faculty and advisors are encouraged to communicate this policy clearly to students, ensuring they understand the conditions under which courses may be double-counted. Any issues or clarifications needed regarding this policy can be directed to the Registrar’s Office for resolution.