Welcome - Admitted Dual Degree and Pre-Majors

Congratulations on your admission to Seton Hall University, we are delighted that you will join us as a Pirate in the fall! We know you may have questions about your admission letter and this page will help you understand the details.

What does it mean if my letter says I was admitted to a pre-major?

What do I need to know about my Dual Degree Program?

Degree Programs

Pre-Major	Dual Degree
Pre-Art	3+3 Law (Diplomacy or Business)
Pre-Business	Dual Accounting
Pre-Communications	Dual Diplomacy
Pre-Diplomacy	Dual M.B.A.
Pre-Education	Joint Bachelor's/M.D.
Pre-Nursing	Athletic Training
Pre-Science	Occupational Therapy
	Physical Therapy
	Physician Assistant
	Speech-Language Pathology

Pre-Arts
We recognize that you applied for a different program but were admitted to the College of Arts and Sciences as a Pre-Major. After your first year, provided you remain in good standing with the University, you may apply to the major of your choice.

Pre-Business
You will receive academic advising from both the Stillman School of Business and the College of Arts and Sciences to ensure you are taking courses that work toward the goal of graduating with a Business degree. You will have the opportunity to transfer into the Stillman School to Business, to complete your degree, at the end of your sophomore year, provided you meet the following criteria:

• Complete 30 credits with an overall GPA of 2.67
• Successfully complete Finite Mathematics with Calculus for Business (MATH 1205) with at least a C+;
• Successfully complete Principles of Economics I (ECON 1402) with at least a C+;
• Successfully complete Management Information Systems (BITM 2701) with at least a C+.

Pre-Communications
We recognize that you applied for a different program but were admitted to the College of Communication and the Arts as a Pre-Major. After your first year, provided you remain in good standing with the University, you may apply to the major of your choice.

Pre-Diplomacy
The School of Diplomacy and International Relations has experienced a large number of very well-qualified applicants this year. Therefore, we cannot offer you direct admission as a Diplomacy and International Relations major; however, you have been accepted to the School of Diplomacy and International Relations as a Pre-Diplomacy major. Through this program, you will receive academic advising from the Diplomacy School to ensure you are taking courses that work toward the goal of graduating with a degree in Diplomacy and International Relations.

Pre-Education
To gain formal admission to the College of Education and Human Services, you will need to do one or more of the following:

• If you did not meet the test score requirement, you may still register for Education courses your freshman year. Contact Ms. Erica Savi to schedule an advising appointment. (Please note that you will need to pass the PRAXIS Core Academic Skills for Educators Test by the end of your first year)
• If you did not meet the high school GPA requirement, earn at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA at Seton Hall within your first year to gain formal admission to the College of Education and register for Education courses.
• If you did not meet both criteria, or have any questions, please contact Ms. Erica Savi, Secretary of the Educational Studies Department, at (973) 761-9394 or [email protected]. 

Pre-Nursing
You will receive academic advising from the College of Nursing to ensure you are taking courses that work towards the goal of graduating with a degree in Nursing. You will have the opportunity to be admitted into the Nursing program provided you meet the following criteria:

• Complete 30 credit hours in your first year at Seton Hall
• Successfully complete ENGL 1202 with a C, or better
• Successfully complete BIO 1122/1123 and BIO 1133/1134, each with a grade of C+, or better
• Achieve a 3.5 GPA, or higher, in your first year

Pre-Science
You will receive academic advising to ensure you are taking courses that work toward the goal of graduating with a degree in the sciences or health professions. You will have the opportunity to declare a major in the sciences after you earn a C, or better, in each of the following courses:

• MATH 1015 Pre-Calculus or MATH 1401 Calculus
• BIOL 1201 General Biology
• CHEM 1123 General Chemistry I and CHEM 1125 General Chemistry Lab I

Students seeking admission to the Athletic Training or Physician Assistant dual degree programs in the School of Health and Medical Sciences may apply to be considered for entry into these highly competitive programs before the start of their junior year; applications will be considered on a space-available, case-by-case basis. Students seeking admission to the Physical Therapy dual degree program may apply for entry into the DPT graduate professional program as part of the general applicant pool either during senior year or after earning their baccalaureate degree.

3+3 Law (Diplomacy or Business)
To maintain eligibility to enter Seton Hall Law, you must:

• Achieve a 3.25 cumulative GPA for your first year and a 3.50 cumulative GPA in all subsequent undergraduate years
• Take the LSAT no later than December of the your third undergraduate year and score at no less than the 70th percentile
• Complete the Seton Hall School of Law admissions application in the Fall Semester prior to completion of your undergraduate program
• Do not engage in conduct that might deny you admission to the American Bar Association

Dual Accounting
To successfully continue into the Master's program you will need to complete 90 credits and your junior level accounting courses with an overall GPA of 3.4, or higher

Dual Diplomacy
To successfully continue into the M.A. in Diplomacy program, you must have an cumulative GPA of 3.2, or higher, upon completion of 60 credits and interview with the Graduate Admissions Committee 

Dual M.B.A.
To successfully continue into the M.B.A. program you will need to complete 90 credits with an overall GPA of 3.4, or higher

Joint Bachelor's/M.D. Program
In order to maintain eligibility to enter the School of Medicine, you must:

• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 at the end of freshman year, 3.6 cumulative GPA at the end of sophomore year, and a 3.7 cumulative GPA at the end of junior and senior year;
• Earn at least a B or better in all of the prerequisite courses on your first attempt;
• Earn an MCAT score in the top 20th percentile. The MCAT must be taken no later than September 30th of the year before you expect to begin medical school. If you repeat your MCAT, all scores will be considered;
• Submit your application and all required materials to the School of Medicine no later than November 1 of your senior year, using the American Medical College Application Service application and a SOM Secondary Application;
• Establish residency in New Jersey before the end of your junior year;
• Have a successful interview with the School of Medicine admissions committee in the fall of your senior year at Seton Hall University, during which the many other factors to be considered in the SOM's holistic application process will be explored; and
• Not engage in an unbecoming, unethical, or unprofessional conduct as evaluated by the SOM Admissions Committee.

Dual Health Profession Programs
For students majoring in dual degree programs in Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant and Speech-Language Pathology.

Meeting and maintaining all grade, GPA, and other standards as per the program requirements listed in the Undergraduate Catalog for your entry term.

Prior Undergraduate Catalogues located here.