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. 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.
Attending Change of Major Drop-In Advising is a great place to start!
Complete this Thinking About Changing Your Major workbook prior to your AAPS Drop In Change of Major 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 Advising 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.
Students MUST be checked in to meet with an advisor. See below for directions.
Please also consider the following:
- Prospective NC State students:
- If you do not have access to MyPack Portal or the Degree Audit tool (explained in the Workbook), you can still use many of the resources listed in the Workbook, including descriptions of majors, semester sequences for each major, and details on the CODA process.
- Prospective NC State students: You should carefully consider your initial NC State major choice designated on your first-year or transfer application. Any change of major after admission to NC State will be subject to these same CODA requirements, which emphasizes your new NC State GPA.
- If you are a currently enrolled NC State degree-seeking student who has ruled out all majors in your current college / program and need additional advising support in order to identify or plan toward your new intended major, consider changing into our Inter-College Transfer (ICT) Program.
- As you start to explore the new major you may still need to take the courses in your current major; check with your current academic advisor if you have any questions about requirements for your current major.
LOCATION AND HOURS
Spring 2024
Starting Wednesday, February 28, available in Holmes Hall and virtually. Drop-In Advising in a second location, the Academic Success Center (ASC) in D.H. Hill Library is available while classes are in session, through Tuesday, April 23.
Change of Major Drop-In Advising is offered Monday through Wednesday when the University is open (January 2 – May 8) EXCEPT FOR the following dates:
- Monday, January 15 (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday) — University closed, no Drop-In Advising.
- Monday, March 11 thru Wednesday, March 13 – Spring Break, No in-person advising, virtual advising only.
- Monday, April 29 – No in-person advising, virtual advising only.
Hours:
Monday: 11 am – 1 pm (Holmes Hall, Virtual, ASC)
Tuesday: 2 – 4 pm (Holmes Hall, Virtual, ASC)
Wednesday: 2 – 4 pm (Holmes Hall, Virtual, ASC)
HOW TO CHECK IN
In-Person at Holmes Hall
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.
In-Person at the Academic Success Center (ASC)
Please 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 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 resumes on Tuesday, January 16, and continues while classes are in session, until Tuesday, April 23.
Virtual
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 attend in-person or check out a laptop from University Libraries.
The office of University Advising and Exploratory Studies does not offer services for graduate students. Please consult your academic advisor.