Update Academics (Change of Major, Add a Minor)

Use Update Academics on LionPATH to change into a major.

• Tutorial for Update Academics
• Video for Update Academics

Entrance to major requirements (specific courses, GPA, credits completed, portfolio) are listed in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Use the bulletin for the year that you begin taking classes. Archived bulletins are available.

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