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Division of Academic and Student Affairs
University Advising and Exploratory Studies

Change of Major Drop-In Advising

Spring 2026

University Advising and Exploratory Studies provides drop-in advising for students who are exploring or changing undergraduate majors at NC State, outside of their current college or program. Cross-curricular advisors help students evaluate potential majors, navigate the on-campus change of major process (CODA), and plan appropriate coursework as students transition between majors.

  • If you want to change majors within your current college or program, contact your current assigned advisor or the Coordinator of Advising listed for your college or new major of interest.
  • If you are in LSFY (Life Sciences First Year program): if you want one of the following majors, see your LSFY advisor:  Biochemistry, Biological Sciences (all different concentrations for BS and the BA), Genetics, Microbiology, Nutrition Science, Plant Biology, and Zoology intended majors.

Before your visit, complete the Thinking About Changing Your Major downloadable Workbook. This collection of worksheets will help you explore NC State majors, learn about the CODA process, and prepare for registration. Bring the completed worksheets to your Drop-In visit for a most productive advising session. You can also review the workbook as a Google Doc for reference.

Please check-in at least 15 minutes prior to the end of drop-in hours. 

To minimize wait times, advising sessions may be limited to 20 minutes per student.

During registration advising, wait times may be longer (30 minutes or more)

Students MUST be checked in to meet with an advisor. See below for directions.

HOURS AND LOCATIONS

Change of Major Drop-In Advising is offered Wednesdays and Thursdays from January 14 – May 28, 2026 when the University is open. Support is available virtually and in person at Holmes Hall and at the Academic Success Center (ASC). Locations will vary by dates. Please review hours and locations below:

Hours:

Wednesday: 2 pm – 4 pm (Holmes Hall, Virtual, ASC)
Thursday: 11 am – 1 pm (Holmes Hall, Virtual, ASC)

Change of Major Drop-In Advising will not be available on the following date(s):

  • Wednesday, February 18, 2026
  • Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Service Locations:

  • Wednesday, January 12 – Thursday, January 22: Virtual Advising Only
  • Wednesday, January 28 -Thursday, March 12: Holmes Hall and Virtual Advising
  • Wednesday, March 18 – Thursday, March 19: Virutal Advising Only (Spring Break)
  • Wednesday, March 25 -Thursday, March 26: Holmes Hall and Virtual Advising
  • Wednesday, April 1 -Thursday, April 23: ASC and Virtual Advising
  • Wednesay, April 29: Virtual Advising Only
  • Thursday, April 30 – Thursday, May 7: Holmes Hall and Virtual Advising
  • Wednesday, May 12 -Thursday, May 28: Virtual Advising Only

HOW TO CHECK IN

Virtual

  • Call the University Advising & Exploratory Studies main office during drop-in hours at (919) 515-8130. You will be given a link to fill out a brief survey. After completing the survey, you will receive an email from one of our advisors that will include a Zoom link for your virtual meeting.
  • Plan to have access to a computer with a camera in a quiet area for your virtual meeting.
  • Please do not use a cell phone for virtual appointments.
  • If you do not have access to technology, we encourage you to check out a laptop from University Libraries.

In Person at Holmes Hall

  • Check-in at the front desk for the University Advising & Exploratory Studies office on the 2nd floor of Holmes Hall. You will be given a link to fill out a brief survey before you meet with an advisor.
  • We encourage you to bring a laptop to your appointment.

In Person at the Academic Success Center (ASC)

  • Check-in at the Academic Success Center main desk on the 2nd Floor of D.H. Hill Library.
  • You will be given a link to fill out a brief survey before you meet with an advisor.
  • We encourage you to bring a laptop to your appointment.
  • Drop-In Advising at the Academic Success Center will resume Wednesday and Thursday beginning, Wednesday, April 1st. Advising support is avaiable while classes are in session, April 1 until Thursday, April 23, 2026.