Below 60 earned units

• STEP 1: Determine Eligibility

  • What are eligibility requirements? 

    Majors in the College of Engineering are rigorous, so departments require specific coursework to be completed before their program plan is officially changed.

    We encourage students to attend a change of major workshop for more information about specific requirements, deadlines, and application process. 

    Please Note: If interested in pursuing Civil Engineering, please contact Dr. Olivia Yip,olivia.yip@sjsu.edu for the most up-to-date change of major eligibility requirements. 

    If interested in Computer or Software engineering, please visit the CMPE/SE departments' FAQ page for eligibility information.

• STEP 2: Application Process 

  • How to submit a change your major application once you've met eligibility requirements? 

     

    WHEN to apply

    Apply during the semester in which final prerequisites are being completed. ATTENTION: If completing your prerequisites at another college:

    1. send official transcripts with your grades posted to etranscript@sjsu.edu to be added to your academic record.
    2. send an additional copy of your unofficial transcripts to success-engineering@sjsu.edu. We will use this to confirm your eligibility to change your major.

     

    HOW to apply

    Use the Change of Major - online application during the Fall 2024 semester application window which opens December 1st, 2024 - January 1st, 2025. 

    • Deadlines to apply 
      • Fall semester application cycle opens December 1st - January 1st for admission into the major for the upcoming spring semester.
        • You will receive the department's final decision through your MySJSU email in late January.
      • Spring semester application opens on May 1 and closes on June 1st for admission into the major for the upcoming fall semester. 
        • You will receive the department's final decision through your MySJSU email in mid/late July.

     

    Students are expected to respond within 48 hours of receiving the department's decision. If accepted into the desired major, the ESSC will work with the Office of the Registrar to officially change your major on your MyProgress report.

• STEP 3: Register for classes

  • I've submitted my application, what are my next steps?

    Waiting for acceptance notices can make planning for the next term difficult or confusing. Until your records are updated to the new major, you might not be able to register for major courses until the first week of courses OR you will need to talk to the department for an add code.

    Please be flexible and understand that you might not have the most ideal schedule your first semester in the new major. This is especially true if you're officially accepted into your new major in the Spring, as students are notified within the start of the Spring term.

    In the meantime, use the following planning tools to determine which courses you should register for:

    1. The "what if scenario" of your MyPlanner
    2. The flowchart of prerequisite courses for the major
    3. The degree requirements page for the major in the university catalog

If you need additional help, please consider one of the following resources:

• virtual drop-in advising hours
• in-person drop-in advising hours 
• attend a Change of Major workshop