Major or Minor Change or Declaration

Degree candidates must declare a major field of study (and in some cases a Concentration) prior to enrollment in their final 45 credits. This is typically by the middle of the junior year.

The Minor

Minors, either disciplinary or interdisciplinary, may be closely related to a student's major, selected as an alternative field of specialization, or chosen simply for personal enrichment.

Generally, a minor is no more than six courses (normally about 18 credits) and ensures that a student pursues an area of study in some breadth and depth beyond the introductory level and outside of the major.

Successful completion of a minor requires a final minor GPA of 2.0.

Double Minors

Students may declare up to two minors. This option must be requested by submitting a signed Major/Minor Declaration or Change Form prior to enrollment in the student's final semester. 

Major and Minor GPA Requirement

Students must earn a 2.0 GPA in their major(s) and Minor(s) to graduate. The major and minor GPAs can be found on the myAudit.

Interdisciplinary Studies Major or Minor

Students who want to accomplish intellectual goals outside a conventional major or minor may develop an Interdisciplinary Major or Minor with the consultation of a faculty committee. Students interested in pursuing an Interdisciplinary Studies Major or Minor should contact Dean Kevin Spicer for guidance.

Learn more about the Interdisciplinary Studies Majors and Minors.

Double Majors

Students may declare up to two majors. This option must be requested by submitting a signed Major/Minor Declaration or Change Form along with an approved "Double Major Four-Year Plan". This is normally completed prior to enrollment in the student's final 45 credits.

In some cases, students may need to enroll in more than 124 credits in order to satisfy the requirements of both majors.

Invalid Major & Major/Minor Combinations

No more than 50% of the credits required for a major may fulfill any other major or minor program requirements in which a student is enrolled, so some combinations of double majors are not allowed. Academic Departments and Programs may also restrict certain major and/or minor combinations.

Check the Invalid Double Major & Minor Combinations chart before submitting a Double Major Application at Academic Policies and Procedures - Majors and Minors.

Double Degrees

Students who satisfactorily complete two majors in the same degree program (B.A., B.S., or B.S.B.A.) will receive one degree from the College.

If a student satisfactorily completes the requirements for two majors from different degree programs (B.A., B.S., or B.S.B.A.), whether before or after the student's official graduation, two degrees will be awarded, and two diplomas will be issued.

Students earning two degrees will be given the option of selecting which degree program they would like to proceed with at the Commencement ceremony.

Procedure for Declaring a Major and/or Concentration or Minor

• Complete the Major/Minor Declaration or Change Form below.

• Obtain the required signature* as follows (Note: If changing majors, you do not need the signature of the Department Chair of your old major.):

  • If the new major or minor is within the Meehan School of Business, the form must be signed by Dr. Michael Salé, Associate Dean.

  • Otherwise, if the new major or minor is within the May School of Arts & Sciences, please obtain the signature of the appropriate Department Chair or Program Director.

• If declaring a Double Major, an approved FOUR-YEAR PLAN must also accompany the Declaration or Change or Major/concentration Form. 
• Sign the form and return it to the Registrar's Office, Duffy 112, for processing. *Approvals by email are also acceptable.
• You may also indicate a request for a new advisor on this form as well. If you do not indicate a preference an advisor will be assigned to you by the Office of Academic Advising.

Major/Minor Declaration or Change Form