Apply to Biology

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.

Students are encouraged to attend a change of major workshop and/or request an informational packet each academic year due to potential changes to department specific application requirements between application periods.

Learn about majors in the Biological Sciences Department:

• 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

1. Biology Change of Major Informational Packet (recommended)
   • Request to receive current information on the criteria, process, and deadlines for applying to a major in Biology.
   • Students will receive a Biology Change of Major Informational Packet in 3-5 business days.

   • It is recommended for students to request a Biology Change of Major Informational Packet prior to registering for a Biology Virtual Change of Major Workshop.

2. Biology Virtual Change of Major Workshop (recommended)
   • Register to attend a Biology Virtual Change of Major Workshop to receive detailed information on the criteria, process, and deadlines for applying to a major in Biology.
   • CoS-SSC Virtual Change of Major Advising is available to students to register and attend a Biology Change of Major Workshop.
     
   • Fall 2023 Biology Change of Major Workshops Dates & Times:
     • 08/24/23
     • 09/06/23
     • 09/18/23
     • 10/4/23
     • 10/18/23 
     • 11/02/23
     • 11/13/23 
     • 11/28/23

Apply to Biology

To apply to a major within the Biology Department, evaluate your eligibility based on current admission criteria. When ready to apply, request a Change of Major Application. 

Request a Change of Major Application and submit a College of Science Change of Major Application by the application deadline: December 1st, 2023 (for Spring 2024 admittance consideration).