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College of Fine Arts and Communications Advisement

Second Majors

Things to consider:

  • Petitions for a second major must be submitted prior to earning 60 BYU hours (excluding language exam credits).
  • Requests for second majors within the same department will not be approved (e.g., a Music Performance major adding a Music Education secondary major).
  • Most colleges and departments will not support double majors with two limited enrollment programs.
  • Students planning on double majoring need to be accepted to their major before submitting the petition.
  • Because of the additional university and church resources that will be required, double majors that prolong a student's graduation are rarely approved.
  • Instead of pursuing double majors, students are encouraged to explore graduate degrees, minors, or experiential learning opportunities. In some cases, students requesting a double major can graduate with a single major and then complete a master’s degree in the time it would have taken them to complete a second major.
  • The second major will appear on a student's transcript, but only the student's primary major will appear on their diploma.
  • Secondary majors will not be read or listed during graduation ceremonies.

Petition Process to Double Major:

1. Fill out the following petition form. In order for the petition to be reviewed, students must accurately complete the graduation plan and credit evaluation and commit to graduating as planned.

2. Meet with the college advisement center of the primary major.​

  • They will consider the viability of the proposed second major

3. Meet with the college advisement center of the proposed secondary major.

  • They will review your graduation plan, check for accuracy, discuss the reasons for the second major, and then either deny or approve the second major with reservations. They also need to sign the second page, verifying coursework and any applicable substitutions.

4. Meet with the college advisement center of the primary major.​

  • They will review your graduation plan, second major advisor recommendations, and the constructed argument following the first appointment.
  • Then they will consult with designated department/school and college administrators for a final petition approval or denial. If approved, a registration hold will be placed on your records beginning the semester after your planned graduation date.
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