About double majors
- A student in good standing may petition to declare a double major.
- Courses taken in fulfillment of lower-division requirements may overlap.
- The two majors may not be within the School of Engineering, nor, except with the approval of the Undergraduate Council, within a single department.
Declare a double major
1. Make sure you meet the requirements.
- To declare a double major, you must plan to:
- Satisfy the requirements for BOTH majors, including 10 upper-division courses (40 units) unique to each major.
- Complete the two majors in six quarters for transfer students or twelve quarters for first-year students.
- Meet with both departments/programs and your college to discuss your academic plan.
Read the Academic Senate policy on double majors (A-3).
2. Obtain and complete a Double Major Petition.
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- Complete a Double Major Petition (PDF).
- Prepare an Academic Planning Worksheet (Link to copy a Google Sheet):
- List all requirements for both majors as well as college and University requirements.
- List all courses, including completed, in progress, and proposed.
- Write a brief Statement of Purpose explaining your reasoning for completing two majors.
3. Submit the petition.
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- Submit the Double Major Petition, Academic Planning Worksheet, and Statement of Purpose to major departments/programs for review.
- If approved by both departments/programs, submit all documents to your college academic advising office for final review.
4. Check the status of your petition.
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- Your College Academic Advising Office will notify you regarding the status of your request via the Virtual Advising Center.
- View your Academic History to confirm that both majors appear online. Allow five working days for processing after approval by the college.