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Postbaccalaureate is a matriculated status (degree-seeking), reserved for students who are working toward a second bachelor’s degree or preparing for entrance to graduate or professional school. Only a small number of applicants are admitted each year as postbaccalaureate because the university’s primary commitment is to undergraduates who are completing their first degree. If you have completed or will complete an equivalent four-year bachelor’s degree before enrolling, you must apply as a postbaccalaureate applicant.
Admission is competitive and is based on several factors: the overall academic record from the first bachelor’s degree, the personal statement, and the admission recommendation by the specific department requested.
Postbaccalaureate students should complete the Application for Transfer Admission and check "post-baccalaureate" under Application Type.
You are strongly urged to contact the program(s) you are interested in before applying. Each major has its own requirements and prerequisites, so it is very important that you discuss your qualifications and academic goals with an academic adviser from the appropriate department. Whether or not previous coursework can apply toward graduation requirements is determined by program faculty and advisers.
Generally, postbaccalaureate students who are not accepted to their major of choice will not be admitted to the university.
Financial aid for postbaccalaureate (5th year) study is limited and typically is in the form of student loans. Get more information on applying for financial aid.
