Choosing a major
Selecting a major
It is common for students to be undeclared. However, in the interest of graduating in a timely manner, we recommend that you declare a major by the middle of your second year at the latest.
Connect with an academic advisor from your faculty to discuss options. Go to the Programs page in the Academic Calendar to see all the available majors. If there is a major or program you are interested in outside of your faculty, connect with the appropriate advisor from that faculty.
Once you have decided which major to declare, read the instructions below on how to declare a major.
Declaring a major
Step 1: Complete the admission requirements for your chosen program. In some cases this may just be a matter of completing a specific set of courses; in others it may include satisfying a certain GPA requirement. Visit the for specific requirements.
Step 2: If you are still unsure of the admission requirements for your chosen program, connect with your intended department's advising team to discuss them.
Step 3: Once you have completed the admission requirements for your chosen program, see the departmental advisor(s) for your program to declare your major.
Changing your major
Changing your major program is not very different from declaring your major program. Sometimes this process is called "internal transfer". Follow the same steps as above to switch your program: complete admission requirements and then speak to the departmental advisor. However, you will also need to get your new department advisor to deactivate you from your formerly declared program.
Have you completed your WQB requirements?
You are required to complete at least one Writing course and one Quantitative course with a grade of C- or higher before completing 60 units. The rest of your WQB requirements must be completed before you graduate.
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