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DECLARING OR CHANGING YOUR MAJOR

Undergraduates: You declared a major when you filled out your application to CSUS. If you change your mind, you should file a Change of Academic Program 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.

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.

Business Administration
Child Development
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Engineering
Graphic Design*
Nursing*
Speech Pathology

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.

Filing Dates

	Submit Change of Academic Program form by the following date.
Semester	For CASPER eligibility	*For CASPER Plus* eligibility (with department chair’s signature)**	Nursing or Graphic Design*
FALL 2004	March 1, 2004	August 13, 2004	November 30, 2003
SPRING 2005	October 1, 2004	December 10, 2004	August 31, 2004
Fall 2005	March 1, 2005	August 12, 2005	November 30, 2004

*Nursing and Graphic Design are considered “impacted” majors. This means that in addition to being admitted to CSUS, new and continuing students who wish to major in Nursing or Graphic Design must also meet secondary admission criteria stipulated by the department.