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The Major
All students must pursue and complete an approved major. A major is a prescribed series of courses that enables students to acquire depth of knowledge and competence in an academic area of particular interest to the student. Adelphi recognizes and respects that students need different time frames to make their decisions about a major. Students are urged to read this information on the different majors in the Bulletin. Students are also encouraged to discuss their options with departmental chairs or deans. All prerequisites are included in the major and course descriptions appearing in the Bulletin.
Declaration of a Major
Adelphi students may formally choose (declare) a major at any point during their first four semesters at the University. All students must have declared their major by the fifth semester, or after the completion of 60 credits of course work. Once students decide on an area of interest, they are assigned to faculty advisers in their major. Majors are declared by obtaining a form from, and returning it to, the Office of the University Registrar.
Acceptance into a Major
Students may not be accepted into a major by the sponsoring department if their grade point average (GPA) falls below the minimum level required for that major, or if course prerequisites have not been completed.
Change of Major
As students learn more about their preferences and abilities, through course work and more precise knowledge about the characteristics and expectations of a major, they may make new choices.
When changing majors, students must thoroughly discuss their degree progress with their academic advisers. Students who wish to change their major may obtain a change of major form from academic departments or from the Registrar's Office. A change of major may also require adjustments to their graduation plans. These should be carefully reviewed by the students and their academic advisers. Students changing their major are expected to meet requirements for graduation according to the University Bulletin at the time the change is made. Download a Change of Major form (PDF 50KB). See our list of HEGIS codes to complete the form.
Separation from a Major
A major may require a minimum GPA higher than the 2.0 required of all undergraduates to remain in good academic standing as a student at the University. Students who do not earn the minimum GPA required in a major may not be accepted into the major, may be separated from the major, or may not be certified for graduation with the major.
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Contact
If you have any questions or comments about this page, please contact:
Office of the University Registrar
p - 516.877.3300
p - 516.877.2210 (on-campus only)
e - registrar@adelphi.edu
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Summer Hours: (June 1 - August 15)
Monday - Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
This page last modified on December 10, 2007.
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