Student Handbook 2023-24 > Academic Policies and Procedures > Declaration of major/change of major

Declaration of major/change of major

Students are expected to declare their major no later than the time of registration for the fifth semester (during their sophomore year). At this time, there is a Major Declarathon Event where curriculum and program advising is available and an introduction to the process is presented. After the advising event, each student receives a survey form that asks about their choice of courses to complete general and major/concentration requirements. These entries are then reviewed by faculty with curricular expertise and the results are sent to the student and their advisor, with a copy retained by the Registrar's Office. 

Olin understands that a student's path toward their degree may change and, as a result, during the fifth or sixth semester, there is a Junior Reality Check, where students update or change their program, major, and/or concentration plans of study. 

Lastly, senior audits take place during a student's final two semesters.  Senior audits take many forms and begin via consultation between a student and their advisor. There are also drop in sessions with the Registrar's Office, and opportunities for plan of study updates.  The process culminates with degree certification by the Registrar and Faculty.

Note: Students who change their major should be aware of their remaining degree requirements. Additionally, they are responsible for all tuition, room/board and fees for any semesters required beyond the eight covered by the Olin scholarship.