Change Your Major
How do I request a change of major?
Before you change your major, be sure you have discussed your academic and career goals with your academic advisor or success coach (formerly navigator) so that you are knowledgeable about the change you are making. Career counseling is also available to help if you are having trouble deciding which program best aligns with your interests and skills. Keep in mind, deciding on a major can be tough, and may take time and research before you can determine which program is right for you.
New or returning students who have not enrolled should contact the Admissions Office to update your application.
Enrolled students can click here to access the Major Change Request form.
When will my new major be active?
Once a major change request is submitted, your student record will be updated within 1-2 business days. A notification email will be sent to your my.tridenttech.edu email informing you of the change. Changes go into effect based on the college’s specific policies and procedures. See Policy 16-7-5 for details.
Why was my change of major request denied?
Change of major requests are denied for one or more of the following reasons:
- You requested to close all of your active programs which would inactivate your current status at the college.
- You requested to be non-degree seeking and degree seeking.
- You requested to add a program within the same degree category you are currently pursuing or have already completed.
- You requested to open a second associate degree. However, students are limited to pursuing one associate degree at a time.
- You have requested to open an additional program (i.e., a second degree program or a third certificate program). However, you are currently enrolled in one associate degree program and two active certificate programs, which is the maximum of three programs allowed for enrollment reporting purposes.
Special Admissions Programs
Clinical Health Science and Nursing program admission have a special admission process and acceptance to those programs are managed by the Health Science and Nursing Admissions process. Approval for the Paralegal certificate is managed by the Program Coordinator.