Declaring a Major

Although students can indicate to the dean’s office as early as freshman year their intent of majoring in a particular discipline, students can delay declaring their majors until spring semester of their sophomore year. Because a language major begins at the 200-level, it is highly advisable to begin the study of a foreign language as soon as possible.

The Declaration of Major form is due in the dean’s office by the end of April. This process is designed to emphasize to students the importance of the declaration of major process, and to provide them with an advisor from the department in which they intend to major.

Click here for a copy of the Declaration of Major form, which you can use to develop a tentative curriculum plan to discuss with your advisor.