Newark College of Arts and Science (NCAS) and University College-Newark (UC-N) degree candidates must complete a minimum of 30 of the terminal 42 credits toward the degree at the college awarding the degree unless a student's curriculum specifically provides for instruction outside the university. Courses may be taken at either NCAS or UC-N. In the case of joint-degree programs with New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), courses taken for the major at NJIT will meet the residency requirements. Up to 12 of the 42 terminal credits may be taken outside the university, provided written permission has been granted by the Office of Student Affairs and by the chair of the department in which the student is majoring.