Undergraduate Change of Major Process

The following change of major process for the UMD College of Information (INFO) bachelor’s degree programs is for current UMD undergraduate students only. Incoming freshman, and incoming transfer students from other institutions, will enter the major through orientation.

The Change of Major process is currently closed. We will reopen after the start of the Spring semester. If you submit a TerpEngage “Change Major” request between now and then, we will add you to the ELMS course when it opens. All open Change of Major requests & required paperwork must be completed by January 20th in order to have your major changed for the Spring 2025 semester.

We encourage students to complete the change of major process in advance of a student’s registration date to prevent delays in course scheduling.

Current UMD students interested in declaring an INFO College major as a primary or secondary major* must complete the following change of major process:

STEP 1: TerpEngage Major Change Request

Submit the Change Major Request on TerpEngage.

STEP 2: Canvas Course

Receive an email inviting you to join the Major Change Canvas course. If you do not receive an email within 1 week of submitting your request, please contact us.

STEP 3: Form Completion

Upload your Registration Projection form to the Canvas course and wait for an advisor to return the completed form to you.

Questions? Talk to an Advisor

Students are encouraged to consult an advisor during drop-in advising hours with any questions or concerns.

*Students wishing to earn a double major or a double degree may need additional advising and coordination with the advising office of their other major prior to course registration.