Learn about the School of BioSci majors:
Applying for a change of major within the School of Biological Sciences:
- All course, grade, and GPA requirements must be satisfied before applying for the change of major. You can reference these requirements at:
Requirements - Change of major applications are submitted via Student Access
- Click on the “Applications” link
- Click on “Change of Major”
- Check off the box to indicate you want to drop your current major
- Select the major you want to change to
Applying for a double major:
- Use the Change of Major application in Student Access
- Click on the “Applications” link
- Click on “Change of Major”
- Do not check off the box to indicate you want to drop your current major
- Select the major you want to add:
Change of Major Application Timeline
Applications for COM to Biological Sciences, Biology/Education, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, and Developmental & Cell Biology can be submitted after quarterly grades are posted to students’ transcripts until Friday of Week 2 of the current quarter. These applications are reviewed during the first two weeks of each quarter.
Applications for COM to all other School of Biological Sciences majors are reviewed after Spring quarter grades are released.
- These specialized majors are:
- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology**
- Exercise Sciences**
- Genetics
- Human Biology
- Microbiology & Immunology
- Neurobiology
*Note: Supplemental applications are required and will be sent to applicants after the initial applications are submitted via Student Access.
| Spring | *Student approvals will be processed before major restrictions lift by noon |
|---|---|
| Student Change of Major Applications Due | Friday of Week 2 of Summer Break |
| Student Supplemental Application Deadline | Last Friday of June |
| Faculty Decisions Deadline | Wednesday of the 2nd week of July |
| Summer | *Approved students will miss the major restriction lift date. We cannot assist with class enrollment. |
|---|---|
| Student Change of Major Applications Due | Monday after Summer Session 2 grades post |
| Student Supplemental Application Deadline | Wednesday after Summer Session 2 grades post |
| Faculty Decisions Deadline | Monday before Fall quarter classes begin |
**The only majors that require supplemental applications are Biochem & Molecular Bio, and Exercise Sciences.
Applying for a change of major outside the School of Biological Sciences
- All course, grade, and GPA requirements must be satisfied before applying for the change of major. You can reference these requirements at:
Change of Major - It is recommended that you meet with an academic advisor or peer academic advisor in the School that offers the major you wish to change into to create a feasible plan.