Declaring a Major or Minor

Welcome to the GWU PSC department! If you're ready to declare a major or minor in the department, please follow the instructions below and see the partially pre-filled declaration forms. If you have questions, stop by advising hours or email us at [email protected].

• Familiarize yourself with the major/ minor requirements, as listed here and in the GWU Bulletin. The degreemap 'what if' function is also useful (but not perfect!).
• If you are in CCAS, complete one of the prefilled major/minor declaration forms linked below. On page 1, fill in your personal information. On page 2, list the semester, course number, and location of each requirement, and sign at the bottom.
• If you are in another school, please complete your home school's major/ minor declaration form.
• After you have filled out your portions of the form, email it to [email protected], or stop by advising office hours. We will review the form to ensure your course plan meets major/ minor requirements, and sign. During busy seasons (at the start and end of semesters, and during registration) and over summer, it may take us up to a week to process. 
• Drop or send the signed form to your CCAS or home school advising office. During busy seasons, it may take that office several business days to process.