Change of Major: Physics and Astronomy

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

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Physics and Astronomy Department Majors:

  • BA Physics
  • BA Physics, Preparation for Teaching
  • BS Physics

Notice 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. 

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:

Email physics-advising@sjsu.edu or contact Physics/Astronomy Advising to learn about how to apply to a major in Physics and Astronomy and request change of major advising.

Apply to Physics and Astronomy:

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

Submit your Spring 2025 application (for Fall 2025 admission consideration) by May 01, 2025.

If you have questions about your Fall 2024 change of major application, email the College of Science Academic Programs support unit at science-academicprograms@sjsu.edu.

Submitting a Change of Major Application does not automatically result in admittance to the major.