Change of Major
Change of Major Advising will resume on October 19 for students interested in changing their major into the College of Health and Human Sciences for Fall 2027. We are unable to meet with students outside of the College of Health and Human Sciences until this date.
If you would like Change of Major advising before October 19, please email the CHHS Student Success Center at chhssuccesscenter@sjsu.edu with your question or request. Our team will review your email and provide guidance on next steps.
Note for students with 60+ completed units: Students with 60+ units who are interested in changing their major need to meet directly with the department of the major they are interested in. The only exception is students seeking support advising to SJSU's Nursing program.
Change of Major Advising Information
To learn more about change of major requirements including; required preparation courses, GPA and eligibility criteria, and the application process, please review the information provided on the linked pages for each major below:
- Kinesiology
- Undeclared Pre-Nursing
- Nutrition, Food Science and Packaging
- Public Health
- Social Work
- Nursing
Changing Major outside of CHHS
Students interested in majors outside of CHHS should contact the department that offers
the major they want to pursue. To find the right contact, refer to the Undergraduate Advisor Directory.
Newly Admitted Students
Newly admitted students must complete their first semester and earn an SJSU GPA before
submitting a change of major request. Newly admitted students cannot change their
major prior to or during orientation and will need to attend orientation with the
college housing their admitted major.
Students interested in changing their major will have an opportunity to let the orientation
advisors know that they plan to change majors. This information will be taken into
consideration when advising students for their first semester courses.
