All application materials must be on file in the Registrar’s Office at least 10 business days prior to the start of the term to be considered for readmission for that term.

Second Degree Students

A student who possesses a bachelor's degree from another accredited institution and wishes to enroll at Loras to pursue an additional degree may seek admission as a Second Degree Student. Loras College graduates are only eligible to pursue a second bachelor's degree in a discipline other than the original degree (i.e., if a Loras graduate holds a B.A., they may not pursue another B.A. from Loras, only a B.S.).

A holder of a B.A. or B.S. degree from another accredited institution is considered to have satisfied all the Loras general education requirements.

Second Degree students must submit the following application materials to the Registrar’s Office:

A completed Loras College Second Degree Application
An official transcript from each institution attended
$25.00 application fee

Submit application materials to the Registrar’s Office

In person: Room 135 Keane Hall, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
By mail: Registrar’s Office, Mail #1, Loras College, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, IA 52001

Second Degree requirements:

Be admitted to Loras College
Earn at least 30 credit hours in residence at Loras College
Fulfill all of the requirements for the major. If previous courses satisfy some of the major requirements, the division will designate courses from other areas that will enhance the major.

Questions? Email registrar@loras.edu or call 563.588.7106.