Before You Declare A Major
During your first two years, take time to lean into your academic curiosity and see where it leads. Start your exploration by selecting classes in the Core Curriculum that will help you identify your academic interests and career options. A thoughtfully curated Core class experience will ultimately help you discover the best major and career for you.
Don't rush into declaring a major, follow your curiosity and see where it leads. Below are just a few of our resources to assist you with your exploration:
Career Development Center
CAS Academic Advising Team
Your LLC faculty advisor
Ready to declare? Scroll down to learn how to declare.
Discovering Your Major
Hear about why and how other students discovered their College of Arts and Sciences majors.
How to Declare a Major
Declaring a College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) major and staying on track is easy. Just follow the steps below.
Important note: Students can declare a major after April 15 of their first year and should use the Core Curriculum and campus resources to identify the best fit for their major and career.
Fill out the Declaration of Major form
Fill out the Declaration of Major form. Be aware that you will need to log into your Mysandiego portal when you follow the link.
Reminder: Students can declare a major after April 15 of their first year and up to the end of their second year.
Meet your with your new Faculty Advisor
After completing your Declaration of Major form, you will be assigned a Faculty Advisor in your major with whom you should schedule an appointment.
Your major Faculty Advisor can share information about major course curriculum, connect you with resources and provide guidance on exploring academic and career options.
Connect with the Career Development Center
As a College of Arts and Sciences major, you are required to complete a career readiness program through the Career Development Center.
Immediate Action Item:
Attend a COMPASS (also known as the Career Readiness Program) orientation within two weeks of declaring a CAS major
Questions?
Contact the CAS Academic Advising Team at casadvising@sandiego.edu for logistical or clarifying questions.
Tips for Success
We are deeply invested in your success as a College of Arts and Sciences major. Use the tips below to succeed and stay on track to graduate.
Connect with Advisors
Meet with your Faculty Advisor regularly for guidance, resources and help exploring academic and career options. Additionally, you can reach out to the CAS Academic Advising Team for logistical questions.
Track Your Academic Progress
Use DegreeWorks to track and plan your courses and ensure you meet graduation requirements.
Get Career Ready
All CAS majors are required to complete the COMPASS Career Readiness Program in order to graduate. Also, make sure to take advantage of the Career Development Center's events and career resources.
Join a Club
Getting involved in academic student clubs and organizations is one of the best ways to practice what you're learning in the classroom and build experience for your resume.