Declaring a Major/Minor
How to Declare a Major
All students are required to declare a major field of study by their third-semester credit standing. To stay on track for graduation, it is strongly advised that the declaration of major form be submitted at least two weeks prior to your assigned online registration time during your second semester if you would like to register for courses in your new major.
How to Change a Major
- Contact the department chair of the major to inquire about major entrance requirements, as some majors have an earlier declaration deadline and specific declaration requirements.
- Submit the Change or Declaration of Major Form by the start of check-in week for any changes to be eligible for that semester; otherwise, the requested changes will become effective the following semester.
Any changes to an academic program require the approval of the department chair of the major. Once processed, the Office of the Registrar will notify you about the status of your request via your berklee.edu email.
Please note that if you currently receive a Berklee College of Music scholarship, changing majors may extend your graduation progress and impact your financial plan. Please review your scholarship terms and conditions before completing the form.
More information on declaring, changing, or dropping your major can be found in the Academic Policies section of the Policy Handbook for Students.
Not Sure Which Major to Declare?
Meet with a student success advisor to explore your options and find recommended pre-major courses to register for in your next semester.
How to Change or Declare a Minor
Submit the Change or Declaration of Minor Form to declare a minor, a second minor, or to drop a minor. Changes to a minor can be made at any point during the semester; however, there may be a delay in processing requests submitted during a registration period.
Once processed, the Office of the Registrar will notify you about the status of your request via your berklee.edu email.