Change of Major

The College of Engineering Change of Major requirements and application process is for students declared in a College of Engineering major who wish to change to a different engineering major; and students declared in a major outside the College of Engineering who wish to change to a major within the college.

College of Engineering Change of Major Policy and Procedures
Review the College of Engineering Change of Major Policy and Procedures for an overview of the College of Engineering’s change-of-major policies and application process.

Students with Fewer Than 60 Earned Units

• Review the ESSC Change of Major Informational Website for policies, eligibility requirements, application timelines, and next steps.
• Review the Fall 2026 - ESSC Change of Major Informational Packet.
• Attend an ESSC Change of Major Workshop each semester for updated information about the process, eligibility requirements, deadlines, and next steps.
• Submit an ESSC Change of Major Interest Form to receive updates about the Change of Major eligibility, application process, and workshops.

Students with 60 or More Earned Units

• Follow the process outlined on the ESSC Change of Major website.
• For further information and support, please contact the department of interest directly.

Are you an Engineering student changing your major out of Engineering?

• Review College of Engineering Hold Removal protocol.

Due to impaction, change of major requirements are subject to the discretion of the department. Students should adhere to change of major requirements and processes for any change of major interest.