Change of Major: Computer Science

The Computer Science Change of Major materials and application process is for current students declared a major in the Computer Science Department AND for students declared a major outside the Computer Science Department interested in pursuing a change of major to any major within the Computer Science Department.

Learn about applying to a major in the Computer Science Department:

  • BS, Computer Science
  • BS, Data Science
  • BS, Computer Science & Linguistics

Change of Major Advising

Available to students Fall 2024.

Schedule an appointment via Spartan Connect and meet with a CoS-SSC Advisor to discuss Change of Major requirements and application process.

Read the Spartan Connect Student Self-Service Appointment Scheduling Guide to learn how to schedule your appointment.

Apply to Computer Science

To apply to a major within the Computer Science 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 Fall 2024.

The Spring 2024 "Request for a Change of Major Application" is closed for Fall 2024 admittance consideration. If you have questions about your change of major application, email the College of Science Academic Programs support unit at science-academicprograms@sjsu.edu.

Requesting a Change of Major Application does not automatically result in admittance to the major.