Change of Major

Alabama State University (ASU) recognizes that a student who is pursuing an academic program (i.e., academic major) may decide to apply for a change of program. Undergraduate students who transfer from one academic program to another, within the University, may do so at the discretion of the program Advisor, Department Chair, and Dean. Students are limited to one program change during their undergraduate academic career if they receive Title IV funds, and three program changes for those students who do not receive Title IV funds. Graduate students are limited to one program change.

Students are permitted to change from one program of study to another program in accordance with changes in their educational and career objectives. Students who wish to change from their first program of study to a second program of study may be approved to do so without restriction.

It should be noted that some academic programs maintain minimum GPA requirements for admittance to the program. Also, changing academic program can substantially impact student’s financial aid eligibility and additional charges may be assessed.

Alabama State University will consider a request from a student for a change of academic program under the following circumstances:

1. The Change of Academic Program request must be submitted by the end of the first week of the semester in which the change is to be effective. Any Change of Academic Program submitted after the first week of the current term will be effective for the following semester.
2. The student must first speak with his or her advisor regarding a change in academic program.
3. The advisor will discuss the change of academic program process with the student. The advisor will also review how to submit any documents required by the desired program of study.
4. Students will submit a Change of Academic Program request to the appropriate advisor and department chair (new) for approval.
5. The Dean of the program will make the final determination of the student’s acceptance to the program.

6. Students will submit a Change of Academic Program request to the appropriate advisor and department chair (new) for approval.
7. Students will be required to follow the curriculum requirements as published in the current catalog for their program of study.
8. Students may not combine program requirements from multiple catalogs.

Students on academic probation are not eligible to change their program without the approval of their academic advisor.