Major & Minor

Declare, add, change, or remove a major, minor, or concentration from your Queens College academic record. All undergraduate students must complete at least one major to earn a Queens College bachelor’s degree. A minor is optional. Students should declare a major by the completion of their 60th credit.

Declare or Add a Major/Minor

1
Complete the Declaration Form

Complete the Declaration of Major/Minor Form with your student information and the major, minor, or concentration you would like to add.

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2
Send to the Academic Department

Send the completed form to the academic department for the major or minor you are declaring. The department will review and provide approval.

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3
Department Submits the Form

After approving, the department submits the form electronically to the Office of the Registrar for processing and provides you with a copy.

Removing a Major or Minor

Departmental approval is not required to remove a major or minor.

Complete the Declaration of Major/Minor Form and submit your request through the Registrar’s Submit a Request / Fresh Service portal.

Once a student has declared a major, they cannot return to Undeclared status. If removing their current major, they must declare a replacement major.

Students must maintain at least one major to complete a Queens College bachelor’s degree.

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Changing Your Major

If you are changing from one major to another, complete two Declaration of Major/Minor forms:

One form to remove your current major.
One form to add your new major.

The new major requires approval from the appropriate academic department.

The removal of your current major does not require departmental approval.

Secondary Education Majors

Secondary Education (Grades 7–12) majors require two faculty signatures:

Secondary Education and Youth Services (SEYS)
The academic department for the subject area

Programs with Special Declaration Requirements

Some majors require an application, entrance criteria, or additional departmental approval and cannot be declared through the standard process.

These include:

Biochemistry
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Dance / Drama / Theatre
Design
Dietetics
Elementary & Secondary Education
Music
Neuroscience
Studio Art BFA

Students interested in one of these programs should contact the appropriate academic department for declaration and admission requirements.

Some minors may also have additional requirements. Contact the academic department if you are unsure about the declaration process for your program.

Financial Aid & Major Declaration

Students receiving financial aid must declare a major before the completion of their 60th credit.

Students must also pay attention to the semester’s priority filing date to change or declare a major/minor for financial aid eligibility.

Fall 2026

September 3, 2026 is the priority filing date to change or declare a major/minor for Fall 2026 financial aid eligibility.

Always review the Academic Calendar for current semester deadlines.

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After Your Request Is Processed

Once your request has been processed:

Check CUNYfirst to confirm that your major, minor, or concentration has been updated.
Check DegreeWorks to confirm that the change is reflected correctly in your degree audit.
Review your program requirements.
Contact your academic department or faculty advisor if you have questions about major or minor requirements.

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