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Declaring a Major

How can I change a major?

To change your major, go to the department office of the new major you would like to declare. There will be a little bit of paperwork for you to complete, which will allow you to drop previous majors or minors and add new majors and minors.
Each undergraduate student is strongly encouraged to work closely with his or her assigned faculty advisor in selecting General Education courses, major and minor offerings and elected courses from other disciplines. Find out more about major and minor requirements by contacting the appropriate college and department at:

What is a Minor? How is a minor different from a major? How do I declare a Minor?

A major is a concentration of courses in a student's declared area of primary academic study which, when accompanied by appropriate supporting courses, leads to a degree. Majors are recorded on the student's permanent record. The requirements for a major are specified in the Catalog (line) of the academic year in which the student declares a major.

In contrast to a major, an academic minor involves less extensive concentration in a discipline but still imposes specific requirements. An undergraduate minor is a specific set of courses in a subject area or academic discipline. A minor does not alone lead to an academic degree, but may be required by some majors.

Each undergraduate student is strongly encouraged to work closely with his or her assigned faculty advisor in selecting General Education courses, major and minor offerings and elected courses from other disciplines. Find out more about major and minor requirements by contacting the appropriate college and department at:

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Contact: Michelle Tyson
Updated: January 22, 2004