Declaration of Major

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Declaration of a Major

Policy Summary

This policy requires degree-seeking students to declare a major by the time they have earned 45 credits.

Policy Owner

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Approval Date

May 7, 2015

Effective Date

2015-2016 Academic Year

Search Terms

vpaa, d, m, declaration, major

Scheduled for Review

Spring 2020

Policy Statement

A degree-seeking student must declare a major course of study once the student has earned 45 undergraduate credits.
1. Students matriculating with 45 or more earned undergraduate credits must declare a major during their first semester.
  1. A student matriculating with 45 or more earned undergraduate credits who is pursuing a special admission major may petition the Provost's designee for an extension.

This policy increases the likelihood of timely completion of the curriculum requirements for a baccalaureate degree.

For following this policy: Degree-seeking students

For assisting students in fulfillment of their responsibilities: Faculty or staff member designated as primary advisor

For enforcement of policy: Registrar

For oversight of policy: Provost

For development of procedures: Registrar and Provost's designee

For notification: Policy Librarian

Undergraduate credits: Credits in courses numbered 100-499 and 1100-1799.

A student who does not meet the requirements of this policy will not be able to register for a subsequent semester.