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Discuss “University to remove minors from diplomas this spring”

Starting next semester, graduating seniors may notice a ?minor? change on their diplomas.

Beginning with the graduating class of 2006, Carnegie Mellon diplomas will no longer include students? minors. However, diplomas will continue to list multiple majors received, and transcripts will list all information on academic achievements, including minors.

?The diploma is evidence of someone?s getting a degree ? BS, MS, etc. It is not a record of all accomplishments,? stated Vice Provost for Education Indira Nair. ?Our diploma was getting to be a cluttered piece of paper with all the majors, minors, etc. The diploma is not meant to carry information of that type. It is a certificate to the world that you did indeed get a degree ? that?s it.?

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