Mason Gross School of the Arts students may declare and complete a minor in a liberal arts field, along with their bachelor of fine arts (B.F.A.) or bachelor of music (B.Mus.) degree program. Students have the option to complete a minor in another Mason Gross department. Students pursuing this option still receive a B.F.A. or B.Mus. degree; their transcripts also indicate the completion of a minor in a liberal arts subject. The student must declare the minor through the Mason Gross Office of the Dean and fulfill all conditions required by the second department. In order to receive a diploma, the requirements for both the Mason Gross degree and the minor must be completed before graduation. The Mason Gross majors are highly structured and credit intensive; students who choose to complete a minor should be aware that additional semesters may be required.