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. 

Advising sessions are limited to 20 minutes per student.

During registration advising, wait times may be greater then 30 minutes.

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

FALL 2026 HOURS AND LOCATIONS

Change of Major Drop-In Advising resumes Wednesday and Thursday weekly August 26- December 17, 2026 during normal university operations. 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: 

Wednesday (2:00-4:00pm) and Thursday (11:00am-1:00pm)

• Wednesday, August 26 -Thursday, October 22: Holmes Hall (in-person) and Virtual (see check-in process below)
• Wednesday, October 28 -Thursday, November 19: Academic Success Center (in-person) and Virtual (see check-in process below)
• Wednesday, December 02 – Thursday, December 17: Virtual Advising Only (see check-in process below)

Change of Major Drop-In Advising will NOT be available on the following dates:

• Wednesday, November 25 – Thursday, November 26 (Holiday Observation, University Closed)
• Wednesday, December 23 – Thursday, December 31 (Holiday Observation, University Closed)

VIRTUAL CHECK IN PROCESS

• 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.