Registrar Forms:Declare or Change Major/Minor
Considering a change of major and/or minor can be both exciting and overwhelming. Making the decision to pursue a different major or minor is a common activity during the undergraduate academic journey that is expected to happen early and positively change the direction of your future. We know that your choice matters. Having the guidance and support to make the most suitable choice for you also matters. Your success is our purpose.
The major/minor change process is intended to ensure that your change decision is the result of an informed conversation that matches your interests, needs, experiences, and talents. Completing the “Undergraduate Declare or Change Major/Minor” form is the first step to making the switch. Review the information below to help you make an informed decision.
Do I need to submit the “Undergraduate Declare or Change Major/Minor” form?
No. This form is for use by current continuing undergraduate students. Contact your Academic Advisor if the major and/or minor listed for you is incorrect.
Yes. The Undergraduate Declare or Change Major/Minor form is for use by current continuing undergraduate students who have completed at least one term of academic enrollment at East Texas A&M University.
Common reasons to complete the request form:
- Major listed as “undeclared”
- Change in interest for the major and/or minor
- Change in career plans / goals
- Change in financial position
- Concerns regarding academic performance
- Add or change a major
- Add or change a minor
- Declare or change both major and minor
Students interested in changing their major and/or minor should contact their Academic Advisor to explore and assess change options in connection with a Career Navigator and Money Coach.
No. Prospective undergraduate students transferring to East Texas A&M University should follow the instructions provided on the Transfer Admissions webpage.
No. Students in their junior or senior year should contact their Academic Advisor to explore and assess change options in connection with a Career Navigator and Money Coach.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are several important considerations, specific to the individual student, that should be made before making the decision to change a major and/or minor. Students interested in making an official change to either major or minor can receive pre-change guidance and support by contacting the offices below.
- This office can connect you with an Academic Advisor to assist with information about degree requirements for the intended major and/or minor that may include providing an example of degree requirements by semester, a timeline for completing the intended major and/or minor, college-specific requirements and procedures as well as applicable deadlines to ensure you are ready to engage a new path toward academic achievement.
- This office can connect you with a Financial Aid Advisor to assist with information about your financial aid award and the extent it covers the courses needed to complete the intended major and/or minor.
Blue to Gold Money Management Center
- This office can connect you with a Money Coach to assist with information that leads to understanding your financial aid award, student account, and the financial effect of a major and/or minor change on your journey to graduation. A Money Coach can also provide information on how to plan and pay for educational expenses, strategies to budget and increase income, options for loan repayment as well as developing a plan for overall financial wellness that supports your success after graduation.
Office of Student Career Preparedness
- This office can connect you with a Career Navigator to provide information about existing career options for the intended major or minor, career resources relevant to your interests, needs, and goals as well as access to current opportunities available to prepare you for a successfully rewarding career after graduation.
Student Transition and Support
- This office can connect you with a College Life Coach to provide active support for making a change decision that fits your individual interests and needs.
It will generally take 2-minutes to complete and submit the form. It might take students some additional time if optional details and explanations are provided.
After clicking the “submit” tab at the bottom of the form, a “thank you” message will appear on your screen with your name and the office location where your form is being routed. This is confirmation your form was submitted and received. You may view the submitted form by scrolling the confirmation page. You also can download, print or email the form for your records.
Shortly after submission, you will be contacted by an Academic Advisor to discuss any next steps to complete the change process. You may also be contacted by a Career Navigator and/or Money Coach who will offer additional support to ensure you are well-informed about the short-term and long-term impacts of the intended major and/or minor change.
Once your “Undergraduate Declare or Change Major/Minor” form is received, efforts will be made to complete the change approval and final processing before start of the next upcoming academic term of enrollment. Due to the Course Program of Study (CPoS), all major and/or minor changes must take effect in the upcoming academic term of enrollment following the major and/or minor change approval and final processing date. The CPoS is a federal aid regulation that restricts the use of offered financial aid only to covering the cost of courses required for major and/or minor completion.
Students whose major and/or minor change could not be processed will be contacted by their Academic Advisor to discuss any next steps.
Students with a completed major and/or minor change will receive a confirmation email stating the academic term the change will be effective. Due to the Course Program of Study (CPoS) federal regulation, all major and/or minor changes must take effect in the upcoming academic term of enrollment following the major and/or minor change approval and final processing date. The major and/or minor change will become visible in DegreeWorks after start of the effective academic term.
Students whose major and/or minor change could not be completed will be contacted by their Academic Advisor to discuss any next steps.