• About the Division of General Studies
• Admissions
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• Declaring or Applying to a Major
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Declaring or Applying to a Major

One of our core missions is to work with students to find majors that fit their interests, skills, and talents. We encourage students to:

• Talk with your DGS academic advisor
• Check out our Exploration Resources
• Attend the Majors and Minors Fair
• Attend the Apply Yourself Workshop

Process for Changing Your Major

Students are generally able to change majors during Intercollege Transfer (ICT) periods.

Please note the following:

• ICT periods are not the same for all colleges or all majors.
• Some colleges require an application process.
• You can change majors one time only during any given ICT period.
• Mid-semester curriculum changes will be effective for the following semester.
• The Bioengineering major is not available for intercollege transfer.

See Intercollege Transfer Requirements by College and Major

See Application Requirements for the UIC College of Nursing program @ Urbana-Champaign

You are encouraged to call 217.333.4710 to make an appointment with an academic advisor in the Division of General Studies to personally discuss transfer requirements.