Can I Change My Major?
It may not be practical to change your major if you are a junior or senior in a major, especially if the new major will significantly lengthen the time it will take you to complete your degree. Keep in mind that each major at Illinois State has its own unique application process and deadlines.
75 Hour Policy
Illinois State requires all students be enrolled in a major upon completion of 75 hours of college-level coursework, including transfer credit.
75 Hour Policy
Truth in Tuition
Changing a major may impact financial aid assistance, particularly for students whose financial award is based on their major. Consult with a Financial Aid advisor and your academic advisor before changing your major.
Truth in Tuition Procedures
Plan a Major Change
Want to know what would happen if you changed your major? Plan a Major Change lets you see what courses you would need if you changed your major.
Plan a Major Change
Here are some tips for reviewing this information:
- "Plan a Major Change" is a guideline for major course requirements only. Courses listed may have prerequisite requirements or need to be taken in a specific sequence.
- Many majors block courses for students who have been accepted into the department/school. You may not be able to take the courses in an area if you are not accepted into that specific degree program.
- "Progress Towards My Degree" contains all the information you need regarding additional graduation requirements and general education requirements.
- Meet with your academic advisor to determine your timeline to graduation based upon course sequencing as well as if you need a prerequisite course.
Applying to A New Major
Access the major/minor application in your My.IllinoisState.edu account under the "Academics" tab.
Apply to A Major