The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science curriculum consists of the Pathways general education curriculum, the major (at least 24 credits), and elective credits for a total of 120 of 120 credits. Included in this total are 9-11 credits of additional requirements (see below), which constitute the pre- Weissman Core. A total of at least 120 credits and a minimum C (2.00) average – cumulative, and in the major, are required are required for graduation. There is no GPA requirement for College Option courses, but in order to graduate with the liberal arts minor, a student must have a grade point average of at least 2.00 in the three courses that make up his or her minor. The liberal arts minor cannot be within the same area of study as the major. This is also true for students who are required to complete part of the minor for the College Option. A minimum of ninety (90) credits must be in arts and sciences and sciences courses. Note: The Financial Mathematics major is the only degree program in the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences that awards a Bachelor of Science degree.
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Students have the option of taking a placement exam to ensure that they are placed at the correct level.
Declaring a Liberal Arts Major
To officially declare a major in the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, a student must be registered at Baruch College, must complete the Pre-Weissman Core and must have established an overall GPA of at least 2.0. A minimum of 60% of the credits in the major must be completed at Baruch College.
Admissions Process
In order to be considered for admission, students must have an intended Weissman BA or BS plan (major) on their CUNYfirst record. Students may check their CUNYfirst Student Center (click “My Academics”) to see if their plan (major) is correct. If a student's current program plan on record is not an intended Weissman plan, they must submit an intended major change form to the Registrar's Office before the deadline listed on the Registrar’s Office academic calendar. Students who fulfill all major eligibility requirements will automatically be reviewed for admission approximately one week after each semester’s major change deadlineStudents are encouraged to file their official major forms as soon as they have decided which majors they intend to pursue, as the major requirements they will be expected to complete for graduation are the ones in force at the time a major is officially declared by meeting with a faculty advisor in the relevant academic department.
Major/Specialization Forms
Every student who wishes to purse a major in Certain programs within the Weissman School must complete a Major/Specialization Form, ideally before the end of the junior year. The form is completed in consultation with a faculty advisor in the major department. Once the major form is signed by the faculty advisor, the department submits it to the Office of the Associate Dean for school approvalrequire completion of major /specialization forms with faculty advisors. These include the Graphic Communication and Business Writing Specializations of the Business Communication major, the Management of Musical Enterprises Specialization of the Music major, the Creative Writing Specialization of the Journalism major, and the Liberal Arts Ad Hoc major. Students are expected to complete the major requirements in place at the time they are officially accepted into their program. Any request to deviate from the official major requirements must also be approved by a faculty advisor and the Weissman Associate Dean’s Office.
Advisement
Students follow a uniform set of general education requirements known as CUNY Pathways. Students should use the DegreeWorks system or schedule an appointment with an advisor in the Center for Academic Advisement and New Student Orientation (NVC 5-215; 646-312-4260) to review their Baruch College Pathways curriculum requirements and/or general elective requirements.
Students with questions or concerns about their Weissman Core requirements may consult the Office of the Associate Dean (VC 8-265; WSAS.AssocDean@baruch.cuny.edu; 646-312-3890).
Although sessions with faculty advisors are not required, students are encouraged to consult faculty advisors in their major and minor departments.
Double Majors
Weissman School of Arts and Sciences students wishing to complete double majors must file two separate major/specialization forms, each with the appropriate department advisor's signature. The Office of the Associate Dean then approves the two major forms. Please note that both majors must be in Weissman departments.
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