Change of Major: Biological Sciences

The Biology Change of Major materials and application process is for current students declared a major in the Biological Sciences Department AND for students declared a major outside the Biological Sciences Department interested in pursuing a change of major to any major within the Biological Sciences Department.

On this website:

• Biological Science Department Majors
• Notice about Change of Major to Students
• Change of Major Advising Steps
• Applying to Biology

Biological Sciences Department Majors:

• BA, Biological Sciences
• BS, Biological Sciences, Concentration in Microbiology
• BS, Biological Sciences, Concentration in Molecular Biology
• BS, Biological Sciences, Concentration in Systems Physiology
• BS, Ecology and Evolution
• BS, Marine Biology

Notice about Change of Major to Students:

Change of Major requirements are subject to change without notice between academic years.

It your responsibility, as the student, to stay engaged with change of major materials and resources every semester. 

Students must complete the change of major application process to be considered for any change of major to or within the College of Science. 

Change of Major Advising Steps

Step 1: Review the Biology Change of Major Informational Packet

We advise students review change of major materials every semester and meet with a CoS-SSC advisor to verify their personal pathway towards applying for a change of major.

College of Science students must complete the “Intent to Change Majors Google Form” to express their interest in pursuing a change of major every semester until they have successfully been accepted to the new major. 

Students on Progress Notice are subject to disqualification in the major. See the College of Science Academic Notice policy for more information.

Step 2: Complete the Change of Major Planning Worksheet

Students must complete the Change of Major Planning worksheet to meet with an advisor for change of major advising.

Step 3: Schedule an appointment via Spartan Connect and meet with a CoS-SSC Advisor to discuss Change of Major requirements and application process.

Read the Spartan Connect Student Self-Service Appointment Scheduling Guide to learn how to schedule your appointment.

Applying to Biology

To apply to a major within the Biology Department, evaluate your eligibility based on current admission criteria.

Applications will be available November 2024 through the College of Science website. Fall 2024 deadline for Spring 2025 admission consideration is December 1, 2024.

The Spring 2024 "Request for a Change of Major Application" is closed for Fall 2024 admittance consideration. If you have questions about your change of major application, email the College of Science Academic Programs support unit at science-academicprograms@sjsu.edu.