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 on this page 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 on the Undergraduate page and in the GW 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 in the buttons on this page. 
  • 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.