Contact Department
Before initiating a change of major, concentration or minor, contact the office administering the program of study to carefully review the requirements and prerequisites. A complete listing of program contacts can be found at http://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/dsa/ssc/majorcontacts.asp.
Authorizing Change
The academic program change becomes official after the Office of Records and Registration has received authorization from the appropriate school dean, department chair or program head.
Enrollment & Timing of Change
Changes in academic program may only occur for the current semester through the add/drop period. Changes processed after the add/drop period are effective for the following fall or spring semester and changes processed during the summer sessions are effective for the following fall semester. Changes that are processed after the add/drop period will not become effective unless there is enrollment in the semester immediately following the requested change.
Special Non-Degree Seeking Students
Non-degree seeking students intending to enter a degree-seeking status should not complete a Change of Major/Concentration/Minor form. They must go through the admission process.
Status of Previous Credits
Credits previously earned at VCU or at another university may or may not be applicable to the new academic program.
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Students currently enrolled in an undergraduate MCV Campus program or a graduate or professional program who wish to change to an undergraduate curriculum on the Monroe Park Campus should follow the process outlined in the Undergraduate Bulletin in the Academic Regulations section under the heading Change of Academic Program (major, concentration, minor) available via the Web at http://www.vcu.edu/bulletins/