Declaring a Major

Major Diane Saly won an undergradaute research award which enabled her to study the topic "Arete and the Greek Olympian" under the mentorship of Prof. Charlotte Witt. Learn more about research award opportunities.

Students entering the University as first-year or transfer students may declare the Philosophy major as part of the Admissions process.

If you are a continuing student interested in declaring Philosophy as a major, you will need to complete the change of program process outlined below. 

When you bring your file and change of program form to the Philosophy Department, you must make an appointment through the administrative assistant to speak with an academic advisor. 

The change of program process

Obtain a yellow change of program form from the Registrar's Office or download one here. If you are an undeclared major, you should meet with your undergraduate advisor at Hood House to start the process. If you are a declared major, you should meet with your major advisor to start the process. Your advisor will sign you out of your current major and provide you with your student academic file. Continue to obtain appropriate signatures on the form following the order listed on the bottom of the form. Your final step will be to submit your completed form to the Liberal Arts Dean's Office in 110 Murkland Hall.