Thinking about changing your academic major? Evaluate your degree program options Review all undergraduate degree programs offered by HCU on the website. Explore the catalog of the programs that may interest you to learn about course work requirements. Use the “What-If” tool in Degree Works to analyze what your academic progress will look like if you change your major. Research potential career opportunities using resources on the Career and Calling website. Other things to consider: Think about what subjects you have enjoyed and subjects you have been successful in. Many majors give you skills and abilities that can be used in a variety of career fields. Make the best decision for yourself. Determine if Financial Aid will be affected by changing your major. Have questions? Talk to your student success specialist or academic advisor to discuss your interests and understand degree requirements. Contact the department that you are interested in to learn more about this field and career opportunities. Visit with your Financial Aid Department to discuss your financial aid eligibility. To officially change your major or minor, you must complete a Change of Major request. Please note: Requests for curricula changes (major, minor, concentration) received by the Office of Academic Records prior to the census date of the current term will be effective immediately. After the census date, curricula changes will be effective as of the start date of the subsequent term. Degree Works will reflect the updated curricula for academic planning purposes even if it is not yet effective in the student information system. If the student is in their graduating semester, curricula changes will be effective when they are received by the Office of Academic Records even if it is after the census date. Other exceptions may be considered due to external compliance requirements on a case-by-case basis. Students may email academicrecords@hc.edu to confirm the curricula effective date.
