Change of Major: Physics and Astronomy
The Physics and Astronomy Change of Major application process is for current students declared a major in the Physics and Astronomy Department AND for students declared a major outside the Physics and Astronomy Department interested in pursuing a change of major to any major within the Physics and Astronomy Department.
On this website:
- Physics and Astronomy Department Majors
- Notice about Change of Major to Students
- Change of Major Advising
- Apply to a Physics and Astronomy Department Major
Physics and Astronomy Department Majors:
- BA Physics
- BA Physics, Preparation for Teaching
- BS Physics
Notice to Students:
Change of Major requirements are subject to change without notice between academic years.
It is your responsibility, as the student, to stay engaged with change of major materials and resources every semester.
You must complete the change of major application process to be considered for any change of major to or within the College of Science.
Change of Major Advising:
You must be logged in to your 鲍鱼直播 student Google account to access the following resources.
Review the requirements:
We advise students to every semester and meet with an advisor to verify their personal pathway towards applying for a change of major.
College of Science students must complete the 鈥溾�� to express their interest in pursuing a change of major every semester until they have successfully been accepted to the new major for hold removal.
Students on Progress Notice are subject to disqualification in the major. See the College of Science Academic Notice policy [pdf] for more information.
Schedule an appointment:
This service has been paused and will reopen August 2025.
Schedule an appointment through and meet with an advisor to discuss the Change of Major requirements and application process.
Read the Spartan Connect to learn how to schedule your appointment.
Apply to Physics and Astronomy
Evaluate your eligibility based on current admission criteria before applying to a major within the Physics and Astronomy Department.
Submit your application by the term's deadline. Submitting a Change of Major Application does not automatically result in admittance to the major.
If you have questions about your submitted change of major application, email the College of Science Academic Programs support unit at science-academicprograms@sjsu.edu.
