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Students may enter the university with a declared major, or with a major status of “undeclared.” The same basic procedure is followed for declaring or changing a major:

1. Obtain a “Change of Major Form” from the Registrar’s Office or from the Undergraduate Advising Office.

2. Visit the department you would like to enter to discuss the requirements needed to graduate, and to get general advice about your choice. Changing to undeclared: occasionally (e.g., if you need to complete required courses before you can enter a new major, or if you would like to explore options that you had not considered earlier), it may be possible for you to change from a declared major to “undeclared” status. To do so, you must discuss your intentions with an advisor in Undergraduate Advising (613 Goodell) during drop-in hours.

3. Obtain an acceptance signature from the departmental undergraduate advisor of your new major. If you are seeking to switch from a declared major to “undeclared” status, you must obtain an acceptance signature from Undergraduate Advising (during drop-in hours).

4. Next, obtain a release signature from your old department (if you are “undeclared,” get the signature from Undergraduate Advising). Ensure that the white (original) copy is submitted promptly to the Registrar’s Office, so that the change can be processed. (If you are changing from one major to another, ask whether your old department will forward the white copy, or whether it is your responsibility. If you are changing from “undeclared” to a major, the Undergraduate Advising Office will deliver the white form to the Registrar.)  Bring page 3 (pink copy) of the form to your new major department.

5. It is always advisable to confirm on SPIRE that the change has been processed.

Note Restrictions: Because of increased popularity and enrollment, a few majors have found it necessary to restrict entry into the major. The admission processes and criteria are described for each of these in the department’s section in this Guide; information can also be obtained through Undergraduate Advising.