How do students add/change a major in the college?
a. Students must meet with the department advisor and obtain the change/addition of major form with appropriate signatures and stamps.
b. Students then attend an academic planning workshop by signing up at http://www.bsosworkshops.umd.edu/.
c. Students will submit the change/addition of major form with completed academic plan to 2148 Tydings hall.
d. Major change or addition of second major may take approximately 15 business days to process
e. Students on academic probation/dismissal and other designated student populations will be required to schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor to process the major change.
A student who wishes to complete a second major concurrently with his or her primary major of record must obtain permission in advance from the appropriate departments or programs and colleges. Final approval of a double major program must be obtained from each of the appropriate departments and college(s). All students must have a minimum 3.3 cumulative grade point average in order to obtain permission from a department or college in order to declare one of the following as their primary or secondary major:
- Criminology & Criminal Justice
- Economics
- Government & Politics
- Psychology
Exceptions may be considered on a case by case basis at the department or college level.
The university encourages students to complete their degrees in four years or 130 credits. Students wishing to declare a second major or degree will need to complete a plan that demonstrates their ability to successfully complete the major requirements in eight (8) semesters (four years).
Any student who will go over eight (8) semesters in completing their degree must appeal through their department and college for permission to add the second major/degree.
