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Change of Major (Change of Curriculum)

Submission Method

Students now submit their change of major requests online through Howdy

Student View – Change of Major Tutorial (video)

RPTS Change of Major Requirements

RPTS Change of Major Information Sheet

Please note the essay is required. The prompt is found in the RPTS Change of Major Information Sheet

Prospective Student Packet

Learn more about RPTS and our courses and opportunities within our department.

Prospective Student Packet

When Am I Eligible to Change My Major?

I am an incoming freshman

Incoming/First Term Students can change their major:
-Prior to confirming admission to the University;
-At check-in of your New Student Conference;
-10 days prior to the start of the semester through day five (add/drop deadline)
-Changes after census (12th class day) will be effective the following semester.

I am a continuing student

Continuing Students can change their major after completing one term of full admission and full-time enrollment:
Review change of major requirements set forth by prospective major.
Meet with an advisor in the intended major or college
Submit an application by the appropriate deadline

Application Deadlines

Eligible students will be allowed to initiate a change of curriculum request starting ten business days after final grades post and ending on the 20th day of the semester. Student must be notified of a decision regarding their change of curriculum request on or before ten business days after posting of final grades. The curriculum change will be effective for the next academic term (per Texas A&M University Student Rule 5 Change of Curriculum).

The TAMU Academic Calendar states the deadline date.

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