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Change, Add or Declare a Major

Explore your options as you consider applying to change your major, add a major or minor, or declare your major.

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What you need to know

Major changes can be pretty common. As you grow and progress during your college experience, you may find your strengths or interests lie in a different academic field than you first expected. 

You may also find that the coursework in your current school or college more difficult than you had anticipated. If you encounter academic difficulty in your current area, it may be possible to change your major and/or transfer to another school or college within the university.

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Know the requirements, make an informed decision

When making decisions about your major, it's best to have all the information. Get to know the admissions and course requirements for your chosen major or minor. Consult the table below for general requirements and refer to the academic catalog for more detailed information about requirements for majors and programs in each college or school. 

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Consult with your academic advisor

Our advisors are here to help you make decisions throughout your academic journey. Speak with an advisor about your options and outcomes. Advisors can answer your questions, provide you with necessary information and resources, assist you in navigating difficult processes and empower you to make important choices for yourself and your college career. 

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Requirements

College of Arts & SciencesA&S majors have varying admission requirements. Find them at: http://louisville.edu/artsandsciences/advising/apply
College of Business

BSBA degrees (Accountancy, Business Economics, Computer Information Systems, Economics, Equine Business, Finance, Management, and Marketing)

  • 2.8 GPA and completion of MATH 111 or higher required for admission.

BBA degree

  • 2.5 GPA required for admission.
School of Dentistry (Dental Hygiene)
  • 2.8 combined UofL and transfer GPA required for admission to Lower Division.
  • 2.8 combined UofL and transfer GPA and 3.0 program GPA required to apply for application for selective Upper Division (3.5 GPA recommended, see info on their website).
College of Education & Human Development

Exercise Physiology and SPAD

  • 2.25 GPA required for admission.
  • 2.75 GPA and C or better in ENGL 102 and OC for professional portion of Exercise Physiology Physical & Health Education track

OLL

  • 2.0 UofL GPA (can petition if below)
  • Must have at least 1 year of supervised work experience

Teacher Education

  • 2.25 GPA required for admission.
  • 2.75 GPA required for admission to professional program.
Kent School of Social Work
School of Music
School of Nursing
School of Public Health & Information Sciences
  • 2.0 GPA required for general BA and BS Public Health degrees.
  • 2.8 GPA along with specific BIOL and MATH grades required for BS track in Professional Health Studies.
Speed School of Engineering

BS Degrees (Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering)

  • 2.8 GPA and B- or better in MATH 111 or MATH 190 and CHEM 101. 

Computer Science BA

  • Less than 12 hours earned: 3.0 high school GPA, ACT COMP and MATH 23+ or SAT MATH 560+; and must meet freshmen requirements and have 2.8 college GPA.
  • 12-23 hours earned: 2.8 GPA, ACT READ 20+ or completion of ENGL 101, and B- or better in MATH 111.
  • More than 24 hours earned: 2.8 GPA and B- or better in MATH 111.
Access the Form in ULink

You can change your major in ULink. Here's how:

  1. Access the “Change Major Request” by selecting the Academic Progress tile on the ULink Student Homepage. 
  2. Select “Change Major Request” from the sidebar on the left of your screen. The Change Major form will appear on screen.
  3. Identify when you would like the change to take effect in the “Effective Term” area (e.g., Fall 2025, Spring 2026).
  4. Designate if you are Currently Enrolled at UofL and if you would like to Double Major. 
  5. Click the appropriate button to add majors or minors. 
  6. A list of Academic Plans will appear on screen. There are three sections: Certificate, Exploratory Major and Major. To select an option, place a check in the checkbox next to your choice. (Note: Hovering over the question mark box will provide a short synopsis of the respective Academic Plan and clicking on the listed Academic Plan will open a Major Guide PDF file providing a full overview.)
  7. Once you have made your choice with the checkbox confirm your selection by clicking OK located at the top or bottom of the page. 
  8. Save your changes by clicking "Save and Continue."
  9. It will again ask you to verify the changes you have made. Once you have verified the information is correct, click OK. 
  10. Finally, you will receive a confirmation that the save was successful. Click OK.
  11. You will then see a confirmation page where you can: Track, Edit or Cancel your request. 
  12. You can visit the Next Steps link at the bottom of the page before leaving this screen. It will open a new window with additional admission information for your major.  

You can declare your major in ULink. Here's how:

  1. Access the “Change Major Request” by selecting the Academic Progress tile on the ULink Student Homepage. 
  2. Select “Change Major Request” from the sidebar on the left of your screen. The Change Major form will appear on screen.
  3. Identify when you would like the change to take effect in the “Effective Term” area (e.g., Fall 2025, Spring 2026).
  4. Designate if you are Currently Enrolled at UofL and if you would like to Double Major. 
  5. Click the appropriate button to add majors or minors. 
  6. A list of Academic Plans will appear on screen. There are three sections: Certificate, Exploratory Major and Major. To select an option, place a check in the checkbox next to your choice. (Note: Hovering over the question mark box will provide a short synopsis of the respective Academic Plan and clicking on the listed Academic Plan will open a Major Guide PDF file providing a full overview.)
  7. Once you have made your choice with the checkbox confirm your selection by clicking OK located at the top or bottom of the page. 
  8. Save your changes by clicking "Save and Continue."
  9. It will again ask you to verify the changes you have made. Once you have verified the information is correct, click OK. 
  10. Finally, you will receive a confirmation that the save was successful. Click OK.
  11. You will then see a confirmation page where you can: Track, Edit or Cancel your request. 
  12. You can visit the Next Steps link at the bottom of the page before leaving this screen. It will open a new window with additional admission information for your major.  

You can add a major (or minor) in ULink. Here's how: 

  1. Access the “Change Major Request” by selecting the Academic Progress tile on the ULink Student Homepage. 
  2. Select “Change Major Request” from the sidebar on the left of your screen. The Change Major form will appear on screen.
  3. Identify when you would like the change to take effect in the “Effective Term” area (e.g., Fall 2025, Spring 2026).
  4. Designate if you are Currently Enrolled at UofL and if you would like to Double Major. 
  5. Click the appropriate button to add majors or minors. 
  6. A list of Academic Plans will appear on screen. There are three sections: Certificate, Exploratory Major and Major. To select an option, place a check in the checkbox next to your choice. (Note: Hovering over the question mark box will provide a short synopsis of the respective Academic Plan and clicking on the listed Academic Plan will open a Major Guide PDF file providing a full overview.)
  7. Once you have made your choice with the checkbox confirm your selection by clicking OK located at the top or bottom of the page. 
  8. Save your changes by clicking "Save and Continue."
  9. It will again ask you to verify the changes you have made. Once you have verified the information is correct, click OK. 
  10. Finally, you will receive a confirmation that the save was successful. Click OK.
  11. You will then see a confirmation page where you can: Track, Edit or Cancel your request. 
  12. You can visit the Next Steps link at the bottom of the page before leaving this screen. It will open a new window with additional admission information for your major.