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How to Change Your Major

Change of Major Process 

Changing your major is a multi-step process and specialized to each major. Students must have conversations with appropriate offices and departments to see if changing their major is possible.
 

What you should know

  • Students must complete at least one quarter at Cal Poly before they are eligible to enter into an Individualized Change of Major Agreement (ICMA).
  • Students are expected to research their options and make a well-informed decision before entering into an Individualized Change of Major Agreement. This includes attending workshops and conversations with advisors and departments.
  • Students are allowed one Individualized Change of Major Agreement per major. Students who do not meet the conditions of their Individualized Change of Major Agreement will not be issued another Individualized Change of Major Agreement for that major.
  • Change of major is not guaranteed, but it is possible through the policies set up for each major. Criteria may change as demand changes for each major.
  • Review Cal Poly’s General Change of Major Policy in full.

 

Ready to move forward? 

Information and processes are available on the university's Academic Advising webpage. For questions specific to your major, reach out to the proper college Academic Advisor.