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Division of Academic and Student Affairs 
University Advising and Exploratory Studies

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

Spring 2025

Starting Monday, January 6, available virtually. 

Starting Monday, January 13, available in person at Holmes Hall.

No Drop-In Advising at the Academic Success Center until March 31.

Change of Major Drop-In Advising is offered Monday through Wednesday when the University is open (January 6 – May 28) EXCEPT FOR the following dates:

  • Jan. 6 – 8 – Virtual advising only
  • Monday, Jan. 20 (Dr Martin Luther King, Jr Holiday) – University closed, no Drop-In Advising
  • Monday, Feb. 17 – no Drop-In Advising
  • Tuesday, March 4 – no Drop-In Advising
  • March 10 – 12 (Spring Break) – Virtual advising only
  • April 28 – 30 (Exam Week) – Virtual advising only
  • Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day Holiday) – University closed, no Drop-In Advising

Hours:

Monday: 11am – 1pm (Holmes Hall, Virtual)
Tuesday: 2 – 4 pm (Holmes, Virtual)
Wednesday: 2 – 4pm (Holmes, 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 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 short survey before you meet with an advisor. We encourage you to bring a laptop to your appointment.