For an undeclared student to declare a major:
1. Starting August 2023, first semester first years are allowed to declare a major without completing any specific courses.
- All undeclared transfer students must meet with their assigned BAC academic advisors before a declaring a major.
- All undecalred contintining students must meet with their assigned BAC academic advisors before declaring a major.
2. For first years in your second semester: complete at least one full semester (fall or spring) at UC Merced and have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher. Some majors will have additional requirements that must be met to declare that major:
- School of Engineering (SOE) major declaration criteria
- School of Natural Sciences (SNS) major declaration criteria
- School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts (SSHA) major or minor declaration criteria
3. If you are in your third semester or after, you must build a draft graduation plan in MyDegreePath (MDP) before you submit a Major Change Form.
Connect with your BAC academic advisor if you have questions as you build your plan.
Your draft graduation plan must prove how you can complete your major and all degree requirements within the maximum number of semesters allowed.
Summer session does not count toward the maximum semesters allowed. Taking summer classes could help you stay on track to graduate on time.
4. After you have built a draft graduation plan in MDP, submit a Major Change Form.
