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Incoming Freshman Change of Major Request
Incoming Freshman Change of Major Request
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This form is for incoming freshman for an upcoming term. This form is NOT for current students in attendance that are wishing to change a previously declared major.
This form is for incoming freshman for the upcoming Fall term.
If you are not an incoming freshman for the upcoming Fall term, you are not eligible to change your major using this form.
You will need to set up an academic advising appointment with your assigned advisor for your major. Advisors information can be found at:
https://www.unr.edu/academic-advising
Scroll past the Navigate log-in if you do not have your NetID activated and you will select the college that houses your major.
I.e., Marketing major is within College of Business or Political Science major is within College of Liberal Arts
Important Information
You cannot declare a minor or double major during this process. If you wish to declare either of those you will need to do so after Orientation with an Academic Advisor.
This change of major form will close to incoming students on August 7th, 2026. After this you will need to contact an advisor for your new major to change your major.
Once students receive a device at distribution there will be no exchanges for a different device, regardless of major change.
By changing your major:
Your academic advisor may adjust your Fall 2026 academic schedule to align with major requirements.
The device you receive may be adjusted based on the college or major you are entering
It is important you remain in the major you want to pursue to ensure your courses are correct and you are meeting with the correct advising team to keep you on track for graduation.
Are you an incoming freshman for the upcoming Fall term?
No
Yes
10 Digit NSHE ID
If you do not know your NSHE ID, please enter 1234567890 or any 10 digit number.
Date of Birth
Email
The email address listed here must match the email address we have on file. If you are third party, you cannot submit this request for the student. If the email address does not match, the request will be denied.
Please list the major you are requesting to switch out of:
Have you already received your Fall schedule through Advanced Registration?
I have Freshman Registration on my To-Do List in MyNEVADA
No
Yes
Major Selection
Program Selection Updated
If you are unsure what to major in, you can choose Exploratory as an option.
These programs can be found under "Pre-":
Business
Elementary Education
Engineering
Graphic Design
Journalism
Nevada Teach
Nursing
Pack Teach
Social Work
Secondary Education
Agricultural Science BS - Animal Science
Agricultural Science BS - General Agriculture
Agricultural Science BS - Plant Science
Agricultural Science BS and Economics BA
Anthropology BA
Art BA - Ceramics
Art BA - Digital Media
Art BA - Drawing
Art BA - Painting
Art BA - Photography
Art BA - Printmaking
Art BA - Sculpture
Atmospheric Science BS
Biochem and Molecular Biology BS
Biology BS
Biotechnology BS
Chemistry BSCHEM - Environmental Chemistry
Chemistry BSCHEM - Pre-Medical Chemistry
Chemistry BSCHEM - Professional Chemistry
Chemistry BSCHEM - General Chemistry
Communication Studies BA
Communication Studies BA (ONLINE)
Computational Linguistics BS
Criminal Justice BACJ - General
Criminal Justice BACJ - Justice Studies
Criminal Justice BACJ - Law & Justice
Criminal Justice BACJ (ONLINE)
Dance BA
Early Childhood Education - BS
Pre-Engineering - Aerospace Engineering
Pre-Engineering - Biomedical Engineering
Pre-Engineering- Chemical Engineering
Pre-Engineering- Civil Engineering
Pre-Engineering - Computer Science and Engineering
Pre-Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Pre-Engineering- Engineering Physics
Pre-Engineering- Environmental Engineering
Pre-Engineering- Industrial Engineering
Pre-Engineering- Materials Science and Engineering
Pre-Engineering- Mechanical Engineering
Pre-Engineering- Undeclared Engineering
English - Language Linguistics BA
English - Literature BA
English - Writing BA
Environmental Science - Ecohydrology BS
Environmental Science - Ecological Restoration & Conservation BS
Environmental Science - Natural Resource Planning & Management BS
Environmental Science - Pollution & Environmental Contaminants BS
Environmental Science - Soil Biogeochemistry BS
Forest Ecology & Management BS
French BA
Gender, Race, and Identity, BA - Ethnic Studies
Gender, Race, and Identity, BA - General Specialization
Gender, Race, and Identity, BA - Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Geography BS - Geography (General)
Geography BS - Geography (Geotechnologies)
Geological Engineering BSGE
Geology BSGEOL
Geophysics BSGEOP
History BA
Human Development and Family Science BS
Hydrogeology BSH
International Affairs BA - Africa
International Affairs BA - Asia
International Affairs BA - Custom
International Affairs BA - Diplomacy, Law and Organization
International Affairs BA - Europe
International Affairs BA - International Economic Institutions
International Affairs BA - International Environmental Studies
International Affairs BA - Latin America
International Affairs BA - Mid East & Nor Africa
Kinesiology BS
Mathematics - Applied BA
Mathematics - Applied BS
Mathematics - Discrete Math BA
Mathematics - Discrete Math BS
Mathematics - General BA
Mathematics - General BS
Mathematics - Statistics BA
Mathematics - Statistics BS
Metallurgical Engineering BSMTE
Microbiology & Immunology BS
Mining Engineering BSMINE
Neuroscience BS
Nutrition - Dietetics BS
Nutrition - Nutritional Science BS
Philosophy - Ethics, Law & Politics BA
Philosophy - General BA
Physics BS
Political Science BA
Pre-Business Administration - Accounting
Pre-Business Administration - Accounting and Information Systems
Pre-Business Administration - Economics BA
Pre-Business Administration - Economics BS
Pre-Business Administration - Economics/Journalism BA
Pre-Business Administration - Finance
Pre-Business Administration - General Business
Pre-Business Administration - General Business (ONLINE)
Pre-Business Administration - Information Systems
Pre-Business Administration - Management
Pre-Business Administration - Marketing
Pre-Business Administration -International Business (Accounting)
Pre-Business Administration -International Business (Economics)
Pre-Business Administration -International Business (Finance)
Pre-Business Administration -International Business (Management)
Pre-Business Administration -International Business (Marketing)
Pre-Early Childhood Education
Pre-Elementary Education: Early Childhood
Pre-Elementary Education: ELAD
Pre-Elementary Education: Special Education
Pre-Graphic Design BFA
Pre-Journalism
Pre-Journalism (Fren BA/Jour BA)
Pre-Journalism (Span BA/Jour BA)
Pre-Major NV Teach Agriculture Sciences
Pre-Major NV Teach Atmospheric Science
Pre-Major NV Teach Biology
Pre-Major NV Teach Chemistry
Pre-Major NV Teach Community Health Sciences
Pre-Major NV Teach Environmental Science
Pre-Major NV Teach Geography
Pre-Major NV Teach Geology
Pre-Major NV Teach Math BA
Pre-Major NV Teach Math BS
Pre-Major NV Teach Microbiology and Immunology
Pre- Major NV Teach Neuroscience
Pre-Major NV Teach Physics
Pre-Major NV Teach Prof Chemistry
Pre-Major Pack Teach Art
Pre-Major Pack Teach English
Pre-Major Pack Teach French
Pre-Major Pack Teach History
Pre-Major Pack Teach Journalism
Pre-Major Pack Teach Political Science
Pre-Major Pack Teach Sociology
Pre-Major Pack Teach Spanish
Pre-Major Social Work
Pre-Nursing
Pre-Secondary Education: Computer Science
Pre-Secondary Education : Physical Education BS
Psychology - General Track BA
Psychology- Behavior Science BS
Psychology- Psychological Science BS
Public Health BS
Rangeland Ecology and Management BS
Social Research Analytics BA
Sociology BA
Spanish – General BA
Spanish - Media Studies BA
Spanish - Spanish for Professions BA
Speech Pathology BS
Theatre BA - Design/Technology
Theatre BA - Acting
Undeclared (Exploratory Studies) - Animal, Life, and Physical Science Meta-Major
Undeclared (Exploratory Studies) - Arts, Humanities, Communications, and Media Meta-Major
Undeclared (Exploratory Studies) - Business Meta-Major
Undeclared (Exploratory Studies) - Engineering Meta-Major
Undeclared (Exploratory Studies) - Health Science Meta-Major
Undeclared (Exploratory Studies) - Human & Social Services Meta-major
Undeclared (Exploratory Studies) - Sustainability, Earth Science, and Land and Natural Resource Mana
Veterinary Science BSVET
Wildlife Ecology Conservation BS
Please initial that you understand by making this request you are requesting a change to the major declared on your student record. Any new changes will need a new request.
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