Student Resources

Change of Major — University Policy Directory

Direct links to the official change-of-major policy and forms page for universities across California, Washington, and Oregon. Growing list — more schools added regularly.

Can't find your school?

Search your university's website with site:yourschool.edu "change of major", or visit your Registrar's office directly. Read our full guide: How to Change Your Major in College.

California

14 schools

UC Berkeley

Berkeley, CA✓ Verified

Some majors are "limited" — require GPA minimums and a separate application

Policy Page

UC Davis

Davis, CA✓ Verified

Some programs require completing pre-major requirements first

Policy Page

UC Irvine

Irvine, CA✓ Verified

Change of major requests submitted through the registrar

Policy Page

UCLA

Los Angeles, CA✓ Verified

Many majors are impacted — check your college's advising office

Policy Page

UC Merced

Merced, CA✓ Verified

Submit petition through the registrar

Policy Page

UC Riverside

Riverside, CA✓ Verified

Some majors require department approval

Policy Page

UC San Diego

La Jolla, CA✓ Verified

Process varies by college (Revelle, Muir, Marshall, etc.)

Policy Page

UC Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA✓ Verified

Some majors capped — check the College of Letters & Science

Policy Page

UC Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA✓ Verified

Change of major form filed with the registrar

Policy Page

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA✓ Verified

Many programs are impacted — GPA and unit requirements apply

Policy Page

Cal State Long Beach

Long Beach, CA✓ Verified

Some programs require department approval and minimum GPA

Policy Page

San Diego State University

San Diego, CA✓ Verified

Impacted programs require additional requirements

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USC (University of Southern California)

Los Angeles, CA✓ Verified

Process handled through your home school dean's office

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Stanford University

Stanford, CA✓ Verified

Coterm and graduate programs have separate processes

Policy Page

Washington

2 schools

University of Washington

Seattle, WA✓ Verified

Some majors are competitive — application and minimum GPA required

Policy Page

Washington State University

Pullman, WA✓ Verified

Change of major submitted online through MyWSU

Policy Page

Oregon

2 schools

University of Oregon

Eugene, OR✓ Verified

Some majors require department consent

Policy Page

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR✓ Verified

Change of major form processed by the registrar

Policy Page

More schools being added

We're expanding this directory to cover all 4-year colleges in CA, WA, and OR. If your school is missing or a link is broken, let us know.

Not sure if you should switch?

Read our full guide — signs it's time, how hard it is, and a step-by-step action plan.

Read the Guide