Current Ohio State students who are in good academic standing and meet the eligibility requirements for their intended major may request a change. Newly admitted students may also be eligible.
Frequently asked questions
To change your major into CFAES, you must:
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
- Not be on academic probation, special action probation, or academic warning
No. There is no application required to change your major.
You must meet with a CFAES academic counselor who will guide you through the process.
A major change should ideally be completed by the first week of a new semester.
To be officially enrolled in a CFAES major for that semester, the change must be submitted by the first Friday of the term.
If you change your major after the 15th Day/Census Reporting period, the change may still be processed but it will not take effect until the following semester.
Yes. Newly admitted students may be able to change before or shortly after their first semester begins.
Yes. An appointment with a CFAES academic counselor is required to change your major into CFAES.
Schedule an appointment with a CFAES academic counselor. During your meeting, your advisor will review eligibility, timing, and next steps.
It depends on the timing of your change and the coursework you have already completed. Your academic counselor can help you understand how a major change may impact your graduation timeline.