How to Change Your Major?

So you are currently attending college, but you recently decided to pursue a new major. Well, if you have decided to change your major, you are definitely not alone. In fact, many students change their major at some point; especially during their first two years of study. Read on to learn the proper way to change your major, so you can start pursuing your new career path.

Meet with Your Academic Counselor or Advisor

If you are certain that you want to change career paths, you must first meet with your academic counselor or advisor to discuss your new career goals. You will need to explain to your counselor or advisor why you have decided to change your major. Based on the information that you provide your counselor or advisor, he will help you choose the most appropriate major that best suits your career goals and interests.

Complete the Appropriate Paperwork

You can obtain an official Change of Major form from your counselor/advisor, or from your college registrar’s office. In addition, your counselor or advisor will provide you with a new Degree Plan based on your major. A Degree Plan is a list of course requirements that a student must successfully complete in order to earn a degree in that particular field of study. You will be required to sign and date both the Change of Major form and the Degree Plan. Please note that if you choose to change your major, you may need to complete an application for admission for that specific program of study.

Confirm that Your Major has Been Changed

It may take several weeks for your college to update your information in their system. Once you submit your Change of Major form, your counselor, advisor or registrar’s office will tell you the approximate amount of time it will take to process the form. Once the appropriate amount of time has passed, you may contact the registrar’s office to find out the status of your Change of Major form. If your form was processed, your new major will display in your academic file and records.