Checklist for Declaring or Changing Your Major:
- Take General Education (GE) courses to see what interests you.
- Research different majors and their requirements.
- Some departments require you to complete an overview session before you can declare the major.
- Schedule an appointment with an advisor in the major your want to learn about the major's requirements.
- Ask questions about prerequisites, GPA requirements, and any other admissions criteria.
- Make sure you complete any required courses/prerequisites or achieve the necessary GPA before declaring your major.
- Follow the steps provided by your department to officially declare your major.
- Gather information about the what you need to do to succeed and thrive in the major.
- If you're interested in more than one field, talk to your advisor about the possibility of pursuing a second major or dual degree.
- Understand the requirements and decide if it's feasible for you.
Once you declare a new major, an advisor will enter it into your record. Expect to see your new listing (as a major or a pre-major) in your My Buckeye Link account the same day the advisor enters it.
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Your new major or pre-major will be visible on your degree audit and in OnCourse the next business day.
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Download the helpful questions guide to help your prepare for your early advising appointments
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Your advising report will display your new major next term
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If you still have requirements to fulfill before you can be admitted to the major, some colleges will enroll you as a pre-major, but being a pre-major does not guarantee admission to the major
If you have questions about your specific situation, please schedule a meeting with your new advisor using "Other (My Advisor)" as the service when you schedule the appointment.
- You are not interested in the courses you are taking for your major
- You are not doing well in your major courses
- You chose your major due to external pressures or you did not do your research
- You keep wondering what it would be like to major in something else
Changing your major may change your fees. Ask the advisor before making your decision.
Help Yourself Perform Well
Successful students notice when things aren't working and fix their problems. Reflecting on what you learn helps you remember it better. Asking for help is a lifelong skill, and learning new study techniques gives you more ways to succeed in the future.