Additional Credentials

Statement of Policy 

Students may earn multiple credentials of an equivalent level (e.g., certificate, associate, bachelor) offered from BYU-Idaho and Ensign College through BYU-Pathway Worldwide by completing all program requirements of each individual credential on the latest catalog. At least 25% of the credit hours for each additional degree or certificate must be unique.

Students can earn an additional certificate or degree by:

• Completing all course and program requirements

• Complete a minimum of 6 new credits to earn a new certificate

• Complete a minimum of 1 new certificate to earn a second associate degree

• Complete a minimum of 2 new certificates to earn a second bachelor’s degree

Additional Policies

• See the Transfer Evaluation Policy for more information on how transfer degrees may waive general education requirements

• Students cannot earn an additional degree with the same name as a previously earned degree.

APPROVER 
System Exchange Team Executive Group (SETEG) 

APPROVAL DATE 
2023.07.26 

POLICY STEWARD 
Registrar 

EXECUTIVE SPONSOR 
Student Success Vice-President 

APPLICABILITY 
This policy applies to all online certificate and degree students.