Students wishing to change their major are encouraged to speak with their academic advisor before submitting an application. To apply for a change of major, the following steps must be completed:
- Submit a Request for Change of Major through Student Record System Portal (SRS). The Administration Office will print an unofficial grade report to include with the change of major application.
- Submit a Change of Major Statement addressing the following topics:
- Discuss your reasons for requesting a change of major, and explain how these reasons relate to your future goals (personal, educational, and professional).
- Describe how a change of major will affect your academic plan from this point forward, and include any steps you will take to ensure a smooth transition
Submit any additional materials required for the degree program to which you would like to change. This information is available here: digipen.edu/student-portal/academics/ change-of-major. Art portfolios should be submitted in hard copy or electronic format, as originals will not be returned. Detailed information about additional materials and the change of major process can be accessed online at digipen.edu/ student-portal/academics/change-of-major. Once all relevant materials have been received and the application has been evaluated, a decision regarding the change of major will be sent to the student via mail or email. Students approved for a change of major will be emailed an Enrollment Agreement corresponding to the new program. The student must either sign this agreement electronically through DocuSign or print, sign, and return it to the Office of Admissions before the change can take effect.
Important Information Regarding Change of Major Requests
- Changes of Major will only take effect on the first day of a new semester during which the student is enrolled in courses. To be considered, requests must be submitted at least fifteen working days before the end of the current semester; otherwise, the request will be considered for the next available semester. Specific deadlines for submitting a request for change of major are listed on the Academic Calendar.
- Students requesting a change of major should remember to consider add/drop deadlines. Requesting a change of major does not exempt students from the add/drop policies at DigiPen.
- Students may register for courses in any major prior to the deadline for adding a class, but it is recommended that they speak with their academic advisor if they have not yet had their request for change of major approved.
- Students who change their majors are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor or with the head of the program to which they are transferring to determine what changes need to be made to their schedules or recommended course sequences.
- Students considering a change of major should speak to the degree program faculty if they have specific questions about the differences between programs. Any questions about the status of a request for change of major or about this process should be directed to the Office of Admissions or to the Office of the Administration.