I would like to change my major to Biological Sciences. Is there a form for that? How long does this changing major "process" take?

9/3/2008 11:50:09 AM

1. yes (http://www.ncsu.edu/registrar/forms/pdf/curriculum.pdf)
2. I have no idea.

9/3/2008 12:11:13 PM

It takes as long as it takes for you to walk the form around campus to get the appropriate signatures. I may take a day or two for your changes to appear in mypack portal though.

9/3/2008 12:52:09 PM

Thank you for answering my questions. You think i have to see Dr. Knopp since he's my current advisor? I think he might discourage me from changing.

9/3/2008 1:15:02 PM

^what's your current major?

9/3/2008 1:39:25 PM

^ Biochemistry if Dr. Knopp's the advisor. If you really want to change, just go and do it. I changed into biochem after 3 years in chemical engineering, just go with what you want to do.

9/3/2008 2:14:56 PM

you don't have to talk to your advisor, but they will lead you where you need to go most likely.

9/3/2008 2:18:53 PM

Most advisers don't really care, especially in departments where they have enough students.

9/3/2008 3:24:44 PM

i changed to mechanical engineering from political sci.

needless to say i had to walk all over campus and it was a huge pain in the ass. but i got it all done in one day

just start the entire process by talking to your current advisor. he won't feel betrayed i promise. he won't give a shit



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9/3/2008 5:05:13 PM

I thought I did have to talk to my advisor regarding changing my major.

9/3/2008 6:25:57 PM

1 - Call 515-help
2 - hit 2 for directory assistance
3 - ask for # for biological sciences
4 - tell the person who answers you want to switch majors from your current one to this one
5 - they tell you to come by & pick up (may ask you to set up an appt w/ one of their advisors) a form
6 - go pick up the form & they tell you where else you have to take it (have to get a dean from your current school to sign it & then bring it to their dean)
7 - wait a few days & change is completed, usually followed by an email from your new advisor introducing themselves

technically, you never have to say anything to your current advisor, but an email to them would probably be appreciated

9/3/2008 6:34:03 PM