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  • "elanorbreton;c-17804199" wrote:
    @Simmerville I didn't know you could switch to a distinguished degree part way through! This changes things...


    You probably need to apply for University again after you've gained the skills for the distinguished degree you want. I don't think it will unlock automatically.
  • "telmarina;c-17804465" wrote:
    What is the minimum level we must have in a relevant skill to enter a distinguished degree?


    It´s depends on what degree you mean. Here´s guides for all skills/skill levels that boost your chances:

    ART HISTORY
    https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/expansionpacks/discoveruniversity/degrees/arthistory.php
    BIOLOGY
    https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/expansionpacks/discoveruniversity/degrees/biology.php
    COMMUNICATIONS
    https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/expansionpacks/discoveruniversity/degrees/communications.php
    COMPUTER SCIENCE
    https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/expansionpacks/discoveruniversity/degrees/computerscience.php
    CULINARY ARTS
    https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/expansionpacks/discoveruniversity/degrees/culinaryarts.php
    DRAMA
    https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/expansionpacks/discoveruniversity/degrees/drama.php
    ECONOMICS
    https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/expansionpacks/discoveruniversity/degrees/economics.php
    FINE ARTS
    https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/expansionpacks/discoveruniversity/degrees/fineart.php
    HISTORY
    https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/expansionpacks/discoveruniversity/degrees/history.php
    LANGUAGE & LITTERATURE
    https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/expansionpacks/discoveruniversity/degrees/languageandliterature.php
    PHYSICS
    https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/expansionpacks/discoveruniversity/degrees/physics.php
    PSYCHOLOGY
    https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/expansionpacks/discoveruniversity/degrees/psychology.php
    VILLAINY
    https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/expansionpacks/discoveruniversity/degrees/villainy.php
  • "carpe_diem;c-17804563" wrote:
    "telmarina;c-17804465" wrote:
    What is the minimum level we must have in a relevant skill to enter a distinguished degree?


    It´s depends on what degree you mean. Here´s guides for all skills/skill levels that boost your chances:

    ART HISTORY
    https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/expansionpacks/discoveruniversity/degrees/arthistory.php
    BIOLOGY
    https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/expansionpacks/discoveruniversity/degrees/biology.php
    COMMUNICATIONS
    https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/expansionpacks/discoveruniversity/degrees/communications.php
    COMPUTER SCIENCE
    https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/expansionpacks/discoveruniversity/degrees/computerscience.php
    CULINARY ARTS
    https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/expansionpacks/discoveruniversity/degrees/culinaryarts.php
    DRAMA
    https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/expansionpacks/discoveruniversity/degrees/drama.php
    ECONOMICS
    https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/expansionpacks/discoveruniversity/degrees/economics.php
    FINE ARTS
    https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/expansionpacks/discoveruniversity/degrees/fineart.php
    HISTORY
    https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/expansionpacks/discoveruniversity/degrees/history.php
    LANGUAGE & LITTERATURE
    https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/expansionpacks/discoveruniversity/degrees/languageandliterature.php
    PHYSICS
    https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/expansionpacks/discoveruniversity/degrees/physics.php
    PSYCHOLOGY
    https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/expansionpacks/discoveruniversity/degrees/psychology.php
    VILLAINY
    https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/expansionpacks/discoveruniversity/degrees/villainy.php


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  • Each degree can be taken on either of the two universities, but only one of them will offer the distinguished degree. I think they have more or less 50/50. It takes a little more skills etc to get accepted for the distinguished one, but if you don't get in, you can switch university later. I think it is the final term that counts. When you sign up you will see all that university's degrees, and those being distinguished are marked in some way (outlined, I think).
  • "wylmite1986;d-986975" wrote:
    How do I get my Sim a distinguished degree?


    Work on the skills related to the degree you want to take. Then apply to that degree. If you have those skills around level 5 (i'm not sure if 3 or 4 will also do it...) the university will accept you in the relevant distinguished degrees.
  • @Simmerville I didn't know you could switch to a distinguished degree part way through! This changes things...
  • "elanorbreton;c-17804199" wrote:
    @Simmerville I didn't know you could switch to a distinguished degree part way through! This changes things...


    You basically switch University. I did i only once, but I don't see why it should not be possible for all degrees - if your student do qualify (might need to read up on skills on top of following classes). Just keep in mind that the student might need to switch dorm as well...
  • "Sketch793;c-17804439" wrote:
    "elanorbreton;c-17804199" wrote:
    @Simmerville I didn't know you could switch to a distinguished degree part way through! This changes things...


    You probably need to apply for University again after you've gained the skills for the distinguished degree you want. I don't think it will unlock automatically.


    I think I switched between terms. I always choose to not move on to next term immediately, because I "pause" my dorm while playing a rotation. When I get back to them they apply for scholarships and sign up again, but they are already in the system. Perhaps it was possible because I took a break lasting nearly a full calendar year?

    PS: These details might have changed since then, I did it shortly after release, might have been patched to work differently. I'll play the dorm again this weekend, so I'll double check ;)
  • What is the minimum level we must have in a relevant skill to enter a distinguished degree?