Change Major or Minor

This is a tutorial only. No log in is required.

You can request a change of major and/or minor online through myNorthridge and the SOLAR Student Center. You can add, change or drop a major/minor as long as your request complies with university policy. Changes to an impacted major cannot be requested online. Please contact your academic advisor.

Changing your major/minor online involves 4 steps:

1. Before you begin, find out which College your major/minor is part of. You’ll need it later in this process.
2. Request the change online in the SOLAR Student Center.
3. An appropriate academic advisor or administrator will review your request.
4. You will receive a notice of the decision by email. You can also check the status of your request online.

Use the Major/Minor Change paper forms if you have already completed 90 units, if your major does not allow online changes, or if you are enrolled in a major through the Tseng College (extension).

Resources:

• University Catalog: CSUN Majors, CSUN Minors and Major/Minor Policies
• Career Center: Majors, Careers & Pathways

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Step 1

Go to the CSUN home page at www.csun.edu and:

1. Select the myNorthridge Portal link.
2. Log in with your CSUN User ID and Password.

 

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Step 2

Your myNorthridge home page displays.

Click the SOLAR Student Center icon in the Quick Links box.

 

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Step 3

The SOLAR Student Center displays.

1. Under the Academics heading, select Change Major/Minor from the drop-down menu.
2. Then click the Go button.

 

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Step 4

The Change of Major/Minor page displays text to explain that:

• You can add, change or delete your major(s) and/or minor(s)
• Your request will require an approval process
• You will receive an email with the results of your request
• You can check the SOLAR Student Center for a decision on the “Change of Major/Minor Status” page

To find the College of your major/minor, select the CSUN Catalog link. You’ll need to know the College later in this process.

To exit myNorthridge, select Back to Portal (upper right corner)

To return to the previous page, select Student Center from the drop-down menu and then click the “go” icon.

To proceed, click the Next button.

 

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Step 5

The Restrictions page displays text to explain:

• A few limitations to changing your major/minor online, and
• Why some buttons might be greyed out.

Two boxes also display—one each for your major and minor (if any). 

Because the student in this example has only one major, the Delete button is greyed out.(She cannot delete her only major.)

This student can either Add a second major or Change her only major. She can also add a minor.

The CSUN Catalog link on this page is the last chance to look up the College of your major. You won't be able to complete Step 6 without it.

1. To change your major, click Change in the major box.

 

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Step 6

 

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Step 8

Your Requested College name and code now display. Now...

1. Look up your Requested Major/Minor.
2. Click the magnifying glass icon to view the list of majors.

 

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Step 9

 

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Step 10

Your Requested Major/Minor and new degree objective (Bachelor of Science) now display.

Proofread your selection.

• To go back and change your selection, click Cancel.
• If satisfied with your selection, click Next.

 

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Step 11

The CONFIRM Change Major/Minor page displays.

Make sure you’ve selected the intended College and major/minor.

• To go back, click Cancel.
• To proceed with your request, click Submit.

 

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Step 12

The “approval required” pop-up message displays to remind you that:

• Your request will be reviewed by the College advisor or administrator
• A decision notice will be sent to your CSUN email account
• You can also “Check Major/Minor Status” in the SOLAR Student Center

You can still cancel your request by clicking the Cancel button in the message window.

To proceed, click OK.

 

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Step 13

The Change of Major/Minor Request Completed page confirms that your request has been submitted for review.

A confirmation of your request will be sent to your CSUN email account.

1. Click the View Change of Major Status link.

 

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Step 14

The Change of Major/Minor Status page displays the record of your request(s) including:

• Transaction details (date and time, action, College, type, major/minor code and description, degree)
• Status of request (applied, approved, or denied)
• Option to Cancel your request

If you change your mind, return to this page to cancel your Change of Major/Minor. The Cancel button will display until an advisor or administrator replies to your request. 

From the “go to” drop-down menu, select Student Center and click the Go button.

 

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Step 15

The SOLAR Student Center displays. 

If you log out, you can return to the SOLAR Student Center later to view the status of your request as follows:

1. In the “Academics” section from the “other academic” drop-down menu, select Check Major/Minor Status.
2. Then click the “go” button.

 

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Step 16

The Change of Major/Minor Status page displays the decision, either approved or denied.

A notice of the decision will also be sent to your CSUN email account.

• To return to myNorthridge, click Back to Portal.
• When done, click LOGOUT.

 

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Step 17