Apply to a Minor

Students interested in applying to a College of Science Minor can request a minor application on the College of Science Forms and Petitions website.

Applications must be submitted by the deadlines. Late applications are not accepted.

Minor Application Deadlines

• Fall semester: October 1
• Spring semester: March 1 

Questions related to the Minor Application process and processing can refer to science-academicprograms@sjsu.edu.

Minor advising is overseen by each department. Be sure to review the requirements listed on the College of Science Forms and Petitions website. If you have follow-up questions related to the minor, you may refer to the appropriate point of contact for assistance:

Biological Sciences Department

• Biological Sciences Minor
• Bioinformatics Minor
• Visit the Biology Advising Minor webpage to learn about your point of contact.

Chemistry Department

• Chemistry Minor
• Request Chemistry Minor Advising by completing the request for Chemistry Minor Advising Google Form.

Computer Science Department

• Computer Science Minor
• Contact the Computer Science Minor Advisor.

Geology Department

• Geology Minor
• Contact undergradadvisor-geology@sjsu.edu.

Physics and Astronomy Department

• Astronomy Minor
• Physics Minor
• Contact the Undergraduate Coordinator for Physics and Astronomy.

Mathematics and Statistics Department

• Mathematics Minor
• Mathematics, K-8 Teachers Minor
• Statistics Minor
• For all questions regarding Math Minors, contact math-info@sjsu.edu.

Meteorology and Climate Science Department

• Atmospheric and Seismic Hazards Minor
• Broadcast Meteorology Minor
• Climate Change Strategies Minor 
• Wildfire Science Minor
• Contact the Undergraduate Coordinator for the Department of Meteorology and Climate Science.