New Students: Changing or Declaring Majors

Prior to 4:30 p.m. on the first Friday of the semester

Prior to the school year beginning, and during the first week of classes, all major changes are processed through admissions. Email admissions from your UP email address at admissions@up.edu to request that your major be changed by this date.

If you are changing schools (for example, Engineering to Business), keep in mind that your Academic Advisor and class schedule will change as well. After your major is officially changed by admissions, your Academic Advisor in your new school will reach out to you regarding your schedule. (Generally in mid-May).

The process for changing your major is the same if you are currently Undeclared and would like to declare a major, or have a major and would like to change to Undeclared.

Starting after 4:30 p.m. on the first Friday of the semester

After the academic school year begins, you can request a major change online through your Pilots Portal.

How do I add a second major or add a minor?

If you want to add a second major or add a minor, you will need to wait until the second week of classes. You will be able to do this through your Pilots Portal.

In the meantime, look at the Bulletins from past years to see what course and major offerings have been offered in the past.

What if I did not get in to the major that I wanted?

Some majors have admission based on high school grades and/or test scores. In these cases, your major will default to undeclared.

Business

It is recommended that if you are interested in Business, you take ECN 120 and MTH 161 during your first semester. Both will count for university core requirements should you ultimately choose a different major.

Nursing

To pursue an internal transfer to the School of Nursing & Health Innovations, review the "Internal Transfer to BSN Program" section of the program's Transfer Entry Information.

Engineering

If you were not accepted into the School of Engineering upon admission to UP, you may complete a set of pre-requisite courses and apply to transfer in to the School of Engineering.

School of Engineering Transfer Requirements

Sciences

After fall semester grades are posted, you may request a curriculum change to your intended major.