In order to have an official minor, the student must take a minimum of 12 s.h. of the minor at Xavier. No Chemistry major has free choice of minor. It is recommended that students stick with the standard curriculum until at least their junior year, at which time they can see if they still think they have time for a second minor in some other area.
Some students choose to take a second major or a second minor.
In all cases students should realize that there are very few advantages to this practice. A double major is not the same as earning two degrees. In such cases, the combined programs must include a minimum of 158 s.h. of credit. Some Chemistry majors have extended the time required for graduation because they chose to declare a second major or minor. Advisors should not encourage students to add to their graduation requirements by taking a second major or a second minor.