Check for admission requirements
Not all majors are open for direct declaration. Some require prerequisites, a minimum GPA, or a separate application.
Use the Major Exploration Guide to check if your intended major has any admission requirements. If it does, the guide will also tell you which Exploratory or Pre-Major Pathway to declare to work toward admission eligibility.
Check deadlines for declaring or changing your major/pathway:
Changes must be submitted by the last day to add a course or drop a course for 100% tuition refund.
Spring 2026 semester: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Requests submitted after this deadline will not take effect in the current term and will instead be in effect for the following semester.
Submit the declaration form
Fill out and submit the Registrar’s form to officially update your major. Once processed, your student record and STAR GPS will reflect your new major or pathway within 5 business days.
Follow up and plan ahead
After the change, meet with your new advising office to update your academic plan and explore resources related to your new major.