Currently Illinois State University undergraduates must apply to change a declared major(s) or minor(s). The following procedure will assist students in applying for a program whether they are already in a major and/or minor or are exploratory. Each major/minor has different application timelines and requirements. Please review each application for more information. 

Apply to a Major/Minor

To apply to a Major or Minor, do the following:

1. Log in to the My Illinois State portal  via Central Login.
   • For more information about Central Login at ISU, please refer to: Central Login
2.  In the search box, type "apply to major/minor."
3. Locate the Advising and Planning section and select Apply to a Major / Minor
   
4. Click the Launch Program Change Application button to begin an application (Figure 2).
   
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5. If you are applying for a major, select the department and program from the left-hand column and click Continue (Figure 3).
   
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6. If you are applying for a minor, select the program from the right-hand column and click Continue (Figure 4).
   
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7. Once you click Continue, you will be directed to a confirmation page.

Changing or Removing a Major/Minor

Inform your academic advisor of your decision and they will guide you through the necessary process of changing your declared Major/Minor.
If you are unsure how to find your Academic Advisor, click here

How to Get Help

Technical assistance is available through the Illinois State University Technology Support Center at:

• • Phone: (309) 438-4357
  • Email: SupportCenter@IllinoisState.edu
  • Submit a Request via Web Form: Get IT Help Form
  • Live Chat: IT Help Live Chat