Change of Major Drop-In Advising

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.

Complete this Thinking About Changing Your Major workbook prior to your Change of Major Drop-In Advising visit.
These 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.

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 (October and November), wait times may be long (30 minutes or more)

In-Person advising at the Academic Success Center will be limited. If you are unable to meet an advisor in-person, you can instead see a virtual advisor.

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

LOCATION AND HOURS

Fall 2024

Starting Monday, August 19, available virtually.

Starting Monday, August 26, available at the Academic Success Center (ASC) when classes are in session.

Change of Major Drop-In Advising is offered Monday through Wednesday when the University is open (August 19 – December 18) EXCEPT FOR the following dates:

Dec 4 – 17 – No classes,Virtual advising only (no advising at ASC)
Wednesday, Dec. 18 – no Drop-In Advising

Hours:

Monday: 11am – 1pm (ASC, Virtual)
Tuesday: 2 – 4 pm (ASC, Virtual)
Wednesday: 2 – 4pm (ASC, Virtual)

HOW TO CHECK IN

Call the University Advising & Exploratory Studies office line during drop-in hours at (919) 515-8130. You will be given a link to fill out a short 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. Please 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.

Please check-in at the Academic Success Center main desk on the 2nd Floor of D.H. Hill Library. You will sign up at the desk and will also be given a link to fill out a short 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 is offered while classes are in session, until Tuesday, December 3.

October 20 – November 20: Advising sessions are limited to 20 minutes