• Keywords: minimum hours
• Policy Number: KC‐ACA‐3147
• Originally Issued: Prior to 2010
• Revised: N/A
• Effective Catalog Cycle: Prior to 2010
• Approved by: Provost
• Executive Sponsor: Provost
• Responsible Office: Registration and Records

Policy Statement

The general minimum UMKC requirement in semester hours of acceptable college work for an undergraduate degree is 120 semester hours (132 for a double degree or a second degree). However, a number of undergraduate and first professional degrees have higher minimum requirements as indicated in the specific school’s section of this catalog. A minimum of 30 hours must be earned at UMKC, regardless of the number and level of hours earned at another institution.

UMKC graduates returning to UMKC to complete requirements for additional majors or minors, must complete all requirements for a second degree including the accumulation of a minimum of 132 hours.  UMKC does not award stand-alone majors or minors on transcripts at any time.  Transcripts will reflect all attempted courses, regardless of graduation status. 

Reason for Policy

This policy was developed to support student academic success and to provide consistent, quality delivery of academic programs and services.

Who Should Read this Policy?

All faculty; Academic advisors; Registrar’s office personnel; All students

Instructions, Procedures and Related Information

Registrar’s Office

Contacts

UMKC Registrar’s Office: Website: http://www.umkc.edu/registrar/default.asp

Physical Location: 115 Administrative Center, 5115 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64110

Mailing Address: 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110‐2499;

Phone: 816‐235‐1125; Fax: 816‐235‐5513; Email: registrar@umkc.edu

UMKC Office of the Provost: http://www.umkc.edu/provost/

Exclusions

Graduate and Professional Students

History & Updates

Revised Spring 22 to include an update to double degree minimum hours.

Appendices

None