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 for Winter 2026 is now open and will close on January 16th.

All requests submitted during this time will be reviewed starting January 5th, and any approved changes will take effect for Spring 2026. ELMS invitations will still be sent while your request is pending. If you have not received an ELMS invite within five business days after submitting your request, please contact us.

Please note: Any requests submitted after January 16th will be reviewed in Spring 2026 and, if approved, will be effective for Fall 2026.

If you have any questions, please reach out to infomajorchange@umd.edu.

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.