Change of Major: Biological Sciences
The Biology Change of Major materials and application process is for current students declared a major in the Biological Sciences Department AND for students declared a major outside the Biological Sciences Department interested in pursuing a change of major to any major within the Biological Sciences Department.
Students are encouraged to attend a Change of Major Informational Session and/or request a Change of Major Informational Packet each academic year due to potential changes to department-specific application requirements between application periods.
Learn about majors in the Biological Sciences Department:
- BA, Biological Sciences
- BS, Biological Sciences, Concentration in Microbiology
- BS, Biological Sciences, Concentration in Molecular Biology
- BS, Biological Sciences, Concentration in Systems Physiology
- BS, Ecology and Evolution
- BS, Marine Biology
Biology Change of Major Informational Packet
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- NEW! Request a Spring 2024 Informational Packet to view current information related to Change of Major criteria, deadlines, and the process of applying to a major in Biology
- Complete the Change of Major Planning Worksheet (found in the Informational Packet) to gain access to the Change of Major Advising
- Requesters will receive a Biology Change of Major Informational Packet in 3-5 business days
Biology Virtual Change of Major Informational Sessions
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- Register to attend a Biology Virtual Change of Major Informational Session led by a CoS-SSC Advisor to receive detailed information related to the Biology Change
of Major process
- Spring 2024 Biology Change of Major Informational Session Dates & Times:
- Monday, January 22, 2024 (11:00 am-12:00 pm) - Rescheduled
- Monday, January 29, 2024 (11:00 AM-12:00 PM)
- Tuesday, February 20, 2024 (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
- Wednesday, March 20, 2024 (1:30 pm - 2:30 pm)
- Tuesday, April 16, 2024 (10:00 am - 11:00 am)
- Register to attend a Biology Virtual Change of Major Informational Session led by a CoS-SSC Advisor to receive detailed information related to the Biology Change
of Major process
Change of Major Advising
Change of Major Advising is available to students who have completed the Change of Major Planning Worksheet found in the Informational Packet.
Review April Drop-In Hours for Change of Major Advising in DH 212.
Drop-In Hours return to Monday - Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm May 06, 2024. Change of Major Advising will not be available during CoS-SSC Office Closures.
Students may also request Virtual Change of Major Advising by contacting science-advisingcenter@sjsu.edu.
Apply to Biology
To apply to a major within the Biology Department, evaluate your eligibility based on current admission criteria. When ready to apply, request a Change of Major Application. Requesting an application will be available in Spring 2024.
Request a Change of Major Application and submit a College of Science Change of Major Application to the College of Science by the application deadline: May 1st (for Fall 2024 admittance consideration). If you have questions about your change of major application, contact the College of Science Academic Programs support unit.
Requesting a Change of Major Application does not automatically result in admittance to the major.