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Declare or Change Major

Need to declare a major? Or thinking about changing your major or declaring a second major? Schedule an appointment with a JCCC counselor to get you on your way toward reaching your academic goals.

Declare, Change or Add a Second Major

  • To declare or change your major or add a second major, students will be required to meet with a JCCC counselor to discuss career goals and complete this process. Schedule an appointment by calling 913-469-3809.
  • Deadline to declare or change your major for the fall or spring term is the 20th day of the semester and the summer term is the 10th day of the semester. Any changes after the deadline will be changed for the next future semester.

Previously Non-Degree Seeking

  • If you were previously non-degree seeking and are now declaring your intent to pursue a degree or certificate and have never completed a college level math or English course, you may require placement prior to enrollment. Visit the prerequisite and placement page for requirements.
  • If you have completed coursework at another college that you wish to apply toward your degree at JCCC, submit your official transcripts of that work to our Admissions Office. 

Selective Admission Programs

  • If you wish to pursue a major in a selective admission program, you must first apply for acceptance into the program. You cannot declare a selective admission major by completing a Declare or Change Major form.
  • Your major will be updated for you automatically if you are accepted into the selective admission program.
  • Prior to being accepted into the program, you may declare your major to be Liberal Arts (Major Code #1000). This will allow you to pursue completion of prerequisites that may be needed prior to admission to the program.

Financial Aid Eligibility

To determine if you are in a financial aid eligible major, consult the Major Codes List. Programs that are not eligible for federal financial aid are marked with an asterisk (*).

  • Please note that to receive federal financial aid and most types of JCCC grants and scholarships, you must be pursuing a degree or certificate in a major that is aid eligible.
  • You must also be taking courses that are required for your program of study based on DegreeCheck.
  • Non-degree-seeking students will not be eligible for federal financial aid.

Catalog of Record

  • Declaring or changing your major will change your catalog of record, which may impact which courses you are required to complete.
  • For information on how to determine your catalog of record for graduation, refer to Graduation Requirements.
  • For assistance in determining how a change of major will affect your progress toward a degree or certificate, schedule an appointment to meet with a JCCC counselor in by calling 913-469-3809.