DECLARING OR CHANGING YOUR
MAJOR
Undergraduates: You declared a major when you filled out your application
to Sacramento State. If you change your mind, you should file a Change of Academic Program form promptly. Otherwise, advising holds may be set by the wrong department, and you may be kept out of classes in your intended major because some classes are restricted to majors only. Obtain a Change of Academic Program form at Admissions
and Records or online.Are Approvals Required? The department chairperson’s signature is required to declare any of the following undergraduate majors (including changes from the pre-major). Obtain forms at the department office.
Graduates: To become classified into a master’s degree program, obtain a classification form at the Office of Graduate Studies, RFC-206. To change to unclassified or second bachelor’s degree status, file a Change of Academic Program form at Admissions and Records.
*Nursing and Graphic Design are considered “impacted” majors. This
means that in addition to being admitted to the University, new and
continuing students who wish to major in Nursing or Graphic Design
must also meet secondary admission criteria stipulated by the department.
Filing Dates
| |
Submit Change of Academic
Program form by the following date. |
| |
For registration eligibility |
For late registration eligibility
(with department chair’s signature |
Nursing, Interior Deisgn,
or Graphic Design * |
Fall 2007 |
March 1, 2007 |
August 13, 2007 |
November 30, 2006 |
Spring 2008 |
October 1, 2007 |
January 7 , 2008 |
August 31, 2007 |
Fall 2008 |
March 3, 2008 |
August 11, 2008 |
December 1, 2008 |
*Nursing
and Graphic Design are considered “impacted” majors. This
means that in addition to being admitted to the university, new and
continuing students who wish to major in Nursing or Graphic Design
must also meet secondary admission criteria stipulated by the department.