The New School awards Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees to Eugene Lang College students who successfully complete 120 credits of study as described below. Enrollment in other than registered or otherwise approved programs may jeopardize the student’s eligibility for certain student aid awards.
General Degree Requirements at Eugene Lang College (BA or BS)
Below
are Lang’s general degree requirements. BA/BFA STUDENTS should review the BA/BFA Handbook for their particular requirements and consult an academic advisor. General degree requirements for the BA/BS at Lang are:
- Successful completion of 120 credits:
- Bachelor of Arts students must complete at least 90 liberal arts credits and not more than 30 credits in non-liberal arts courses (defined as studio and practice-based courses and internships)
- Bachelor of Science students must complete at least 60 liberal arts credits and not more than 60 credits in non-liberal arts courses (defined as studio and practice-based courses and internships)
- Three required foundation courses: Writing the Essay 1, Writing the Essay 2, and First-Year Advising Seminar. Read Guidelines for BA/BFA Students.
- Two University Lecture (ULEC) courses.
Consult an academic advisor for category
requirements. (Transfer students with sophomore standing or higher may be
eligible to apply transfer credit towards one or both ULEC requirements.)
- Completion of the requirements for a Lang major or interdisciplinary program (usually 13 courses), including a senior capstone
- For students who entered Lang as freshmen, at least 40 credits in 3000- or higher-level courses. This requirement is prorated for transfer students who enter with sophomore standing or higher. Read
Guidelines for Transfer Students.
- Senior-year residency: Students must spend their final two semesters in residence at Eugene Lang College. Read Guidelines for Transfer Students and Guidelines for BA/BFA Students.
Students
studying abroad may take up to three courses toward their area of study at the host institution, subject to preliminary review and final approval on their return by the chair.
Notes for Transfer Students
- Transfer students must complete a minimum of 60 credits at The New School.
- Transfer credits (prorated) are counted toward the requirement of 40 credits in 3000- or higher-level courses.
- Transfer students can apply up to three courses (9 credits) taken at other institutions to fulfill major or interdisciplinary program requirements, with the permission of the chair or director of the major program at Lang. The student may be required to provide course
syllabi for evaluation.
Double Majors, Double Minors, and Dual Degrees
Read requirements for
Double Majors, Double Minors, Dual Degrees at Lang.