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 schoolsUC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA✓ VerifiedSome majors are "limited" — require GPA minimums and a separate application
UC Davis
Davis, CA✓ VerifiedSome programs require completing pre-major requirements first
UC Irvine
Irvine, CA✓ VerifiedChange of major requests submitted through the registrar
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA✓ VerifiedMany majors are impacted — check your college's advising office
UC Merced
Merced, CA✓ VerifiedSubmit petition through the registrar
UC Riverside
Riverside, CA✓ VerifiedSome majors require department approval
UC San Diego
La Jolla, CA✓ VerifiedProcess varies by college (Revelle, Muir, Marshall, etc.)
UC Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA✓ VerifiedSome majors capped — check the College of Letters & Science
UC Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA✓ VerifiedChange of major form filed with the registrar
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA✓ VerifiedMany programs are impacted — GPA and unit requirements apply
Cal State Long Beach
Long Beach, CA✓ VerifiedSome programs require department approval and minimum GPA
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA✓ VerifiedImpacted programs require additional requirements
USC (University of Southern California)
Los Angeles, CA✓ VerifiedProcess handled through your home school dean's office
Stanford University
Stanford, CA✓ VerifiedCoterm and graduate programs have separate processes
Washington
2 schoolsUniversity of Washington
Seattle, WA✓ VerifiedSome majors are competitive — application and minimum GPA required
Washington State University
Pullman, WA✓ VerifiedChange of major submitted online through MyWSU
Oregon
2 schoolsUniversity of Oregon
Eugene, OR✓ VerifiedSome majors require department consent
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR✓ VerifiedChange of major form processed by the registrar
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