University of Illinois

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. Our primary resources to assist students in this endeavor include:

Process for Declaring or Applying

Students are generally able to change majors at the beginning of each semester, during the week before classes through the first week of classes; or at mid-semester, beginning a few weeks prior to the start of early registration. These periods are called 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.

Remember, each major may have specific transfer requirements in terms of GPA, courses completed, and/or applications. Information on these requirements is provided at the college links listed below. Additionally, many college will hold ICT Information Meetings during the semester. Look for those meetings at the college links below.

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

Intercollegiate Transfer Information by College

Apply Yourself Workshop

Each semester, we offer the Apply Yourself Workshop to offer practical advice to students as they begin to apply to competitive majors and colleges on campus. Check out the details for the next upcoming workshop!