Requirements for a baccalaureate degree in any given major are set by the university granting that degree. Students who wish to receive an associate of arts, associate of science, or an associate of applied science degree from Lone Star College System must incorporate the degree requirements of these degrees with those of the college/university of their choice.

To minimize problems with transferability of courses, students must, as soon as possible:

*decide on a degree major (BBA, Teacher Education, etc.)

*select their transferring college or university (transferring to SHSU, UH-D, etc)

*obtain a current catalog from that institution (or use the university’s website)

A faculty advisor or university advising center must be consulted and a degree plan developed to ensure progress toward the student’s educational goal. There are financial rewards if a student completes a bachelor’s degree by enrolling in no more than three semester credit hours above the degree plan. A student who enrolls in 30 or more credit hours above the bacalaureate degree plan may have to pay out-of-state tuition rates for the excess hours.