How to Declare or Change a Major (Undergraduates)

If you're an undergraduate and you want to declare or change your major, follow the steps below.

About undergraduate majors

• Major requirements include both lower-division and upper-division courses. The requirements are determined by departments and programs, and will include at least 12 upper-division courses (48 units).
• You must declare a major before you complete 90 units. Warning: If you don't declare a major by the time you complete 90 units, you won't be allowed to enroll in additional classes.

Declare or change your major

First, select your major.

• Read major descriptions in the General Catalog.
• Talk with your college advisor.
• Explore majors by speaking with department advisors.
• Discuss career options with a Career Services counselor.
• Read the Academic Senate policy on Majors (section A).

Be aware of department and college approval requirements.

• Department approval is required if:
  • You have 150 or more total units passed.
  • Your major requires department approval.
  • College approval is required if:
    • You have 150 or more total units passed.

    Complete the Undergraduate Declaration or Change of Major using the Major/Minor tool.

    • Allow 3 to 5 business days if your request only requires department approval. Allow 6 to 10 business days if your request requires both department and college approval.
    • If you are requesting a Selective Major that's outside of your current department, you will be redirected to the Capped Majors Application to submit your request.
    • Your department
    • Your college
    • Office of the Registrar,(858) 534-3144
    • International Students, contact the International Student Office, (858) 534-3730 once your change of major has been approved.

    Majors/ Minors

    • Undergraduate Majors
    • Selective Majors
    • Declare or Change a Major
    • Change Graduate Major
    • Declare a Double Major
    • Declare a Minor
    • Upper Division Course Overlap