Change of Major: Mathematics and Statistics

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

Mathematics and Statistics Department Majors:

• BA Mathematics
• BA Mathematics, Integrated Teacher Educational Program
• BS Applied Mathematics, Applied and Computational Mathematics
• BS Statistics

Notice to Change of Major 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. 

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. Email science-advisingcenter@sjsu.edu, to request access to this form.

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

Change of Major Advising:

Visit the Math Department website "Majoring in Math - Frequently Asked Questions" and expand "What do I need to request a change of major to math?" to learn about the requirements to be eligible to apply to a major in Mathematics and Statistics Department. Email math-info@sjsu.edu, to request change of major advising.

Apply to Mathematics and Statistics:

To apply to a major within the Mathematics and Statistics 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.