How to Change Your Major

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Changing a Major

A student's major is first declared on the application for admission.  If a change needs to be made, the following steps should be taken:

  1. Go to the department office of the new major being declared.  For example, if your current major is math and you would like to declare history, contact the History Department. 
  2. Tell them you are wanting to change your major and ask to be assigned to an advisor in that area.
  3. Complete a "change of major" form with your new advisor.  Your advisor/department office will send it to the Registrar's Office for the change to be made in the computer.

You should ask for a planning page or information on the degree requirements for your major.  You need to meet with your advisor at least once a semester to discuss your progress and be advised for future terms. 

Changing to Undecided

Students who would like to change from a major to undecided, please contact Tutoring and Academic Support Programs in the Moffett Library, msutexas.edu/academics/tasp/, or at 940-397-4684.