Declaration of Major

Students admitted to the Traditional Undergraduate Program begin their studies in an undeclared program of study. This allows students to explore academic interests while completing required introductory courses in the general education curriculum and their intended major.

Declaration of Major

Students may declare an academic major after earning at least 12 credits. Students must declare a major no later than the end of their fourth semester of enrollment and may not earn more than 45 credits without declaring a major. Students who have not declared a major by the time they reach 45 credits will not be permitted to register for additional credits until a major is declared.

To declare their major, a student must:

1. Complete a Declaration of Major with the Office of the Registrar. 
2. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all attempted coursework.
3. Have completed at least one course in the intended major and have a minimum 2.0 GPA in all coursework completed in the major.

Students who do not meet these requirements may reapply to declare the major once all requirements have been met. Exceptions may be granted only by the Registrar.

Transfer Students

Students who transfer more than 12 credits to Albertus Magnus College may declare a major during their first semester following the add/drop period, provided they:

• are enrolled full-time; and
• are currently enrolled in a course in the intended major.

Maintaining a Major

Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA in coursework completed in their major to remain in the major, receive financial aid, and graduate with the major.

Students whose major GPA falls below 2.0, regardless of their cumulative GPA, will be moved to the Bachelor of Arts in General Studies program until their major GPA reaches 2.0. The Office of the Registrar will notify students who fall below the required 2.0 major GPA during the summer following each academic year, in coordination with the Financial Aid Office.

Programs Requiring Separate Admission

Students interested in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or the Undergraduate Initial Teacher Preparation Program must apply separately for admission to the applicable program through the Department of Nursing or Department of Education Programs, respectively. Upon acceptance, the Office of the Registrar will update the student's program.

Change of Major

Students may change their major or add an additional major after their initial declaration. Students must follow the same declaration process and meet the applicable requirements for the new major.

Changing or adding a major may affect a student's anticipated graduation date. Students should consult with their academic advisor and department chair before changing or adding a major.