Change of Major

Current students may declare a biology major or request a change of major within our School through the Major/Minor tool in Tritonlink.

Students are responsible for ensuring that a change of major will not negatively impact time to degree.

Most change of major requests will be processed automatically.  For those that require review, requests will be processed within a few business days and, if approved, the record will be updated accordingly.

Students who have completed 150 or more units must submit a quarter-by-quarter plan within the major change tool, and obtain both department and college permission to change their major.

The comprehensive plan must start with the current quarter and go until the student's final quarter at UCSD, and must include all courses required for graduation (e.g. major, minor, GE, university – DEI, AHI, etc.).

Students are responsible for planning their biology major coursework around enforced prerequisites and timing of course offerings.

Students who need assistance with drafting a quarter by quarter plan for a prospective biology major should meet with a Biology advisor via appointment, prior to making the Change of Major request.