Majors, Minors & Concentrations

It’s not unusual to be undecided or consider changing majors while in college. Your Faculty Advisor, Academic Specialist, and Career Coach are important resources to consult prior to making any decisions. If you are unsure how to begin this process, please fill out this brief form, and we will be in touch with some suggestions. If you haven’t already, you can explore our majors using the College Catalog.

Requests for change of major or a declaration of a major should start with your current Faculty Advisor. Final approval rests with the division Dean responsible for the new program or that Dean’s designee. The Dean will notify the appropriate Academic Specialist in the Registrar’s office of the change of major.

Students who wish to change majors after being accepted but before the end of the first week of classes must contact the Office of Admissions rather than the Registrar’s Office.

A concentration is considered part of a student’s major.

• A concentration provides an opportunity for more depth within the discipline itself or within a component of the discipline.
• Concentrations are comprised of a minimum of 12 credit hours and are associated with a particular major only—either as required or optional.

Process for Choosing Concentrations

Many programs either require or offer a concentration. Students should meet with their Faculty Advisor to discuss the selection of a concentration. Students should also check with their Faculty Advisor regarding the timing of this decision. Some programs require the selection be made at the end of the first year and others at the end of the second year. The Faculty Advisor will inform the Registrar’s Office of the student’s choice.