The University has two forms that are used to submit a change to any part of a student’s declared academic plan: Change of Major/Minor Form with more than 90 units and Change of Major/Minor with less than 90 units. The correct form is required to change a major, change a concentration, or add a minor.

To determine the correct form you must determine the total number of units earned. To find this value, login to my.sjsu and view unofficial transcripts.  Scroll down to the most recent semester completed and look at the UE column of your transcripts.  If you have community college credits, be sure that you are counting only up to 70 units – see example B below.

Example A: No community college courses

Example B: Community college courses in excess of 70 units

Locate your transfer courses at the beginning of your transcripts.

Scroll down to your most recent semester completed for your unit totals.

The process for submitting this University form begins with the department that will be approving the change.   To add or change a declared major, concentration, or minor in Health Science, students should complete the correct form and then submit the form and all required paperwork to faculty advisors for review.   It is recommended that students submit forms 4-6 weeks prior to any due dates to ensure adequate time for review and revisions.

Please note the required paperwork with each form:

Less than 90 units earned

• Completed Change of major/minor form
• Copy of unofficial transcripts (current)

More than 90 units earned

• Completed Change of major/minor form
• Copy of unofficial transcripts (current)
• Personal statement explaining why you are changing your academic plan

Once submitted, a faculty advisor will review your forms and submit them to the next reviewer. If you have fewer than 90 units earned your form will go straight to the registrar for an official change to your academic plan.  If you have earned more than 90 units your form will need to be reviewed and approved by the department chair, the college dean, and then Academic Advising and Retention Services (AARS) before the registrar can make any changes to your academic plan.

The review process for changes to an academic plan with more than 90 units can take up to 6 weeks to complete.   In all instances, it is highly recommended that change of major forms be completed and submitted prior to earning 90 units.