Major Info Sessions: Spring 2025
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College |
Major |
Date/Time/Location or Contact Information |
Required to Change Major |
|---|---|---|---|
College of Ag & Life Sciences (CALS) |
Agriculture and Applied Economics | For more information, email Normand Adams to set up an appointment for majors in Agribusiness, Community Economic Development, Environmental Economics Management and Policy, Food and Health Systems Economics, and International Trade and Development. | No, but highly recommended |
| Agricultural, Leadership, & Community Education | For more information, email Courtney Collins to set up an appointment in Agricultural & Extension Education and Community Leadership & Development. | No | |
Biochemistry |
Interested students can visit the Biochemistry advising page, email Amy Rasor or Amanda Villar, or schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore "Biochemistry." |
No, but highly recommended |
|
Food Science and Technology |
For more information, email Dr. Herbert Bruce to set up an appointment or schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Food Science & Tech." |
No |
|
Human, Nutrition, Food and Exercise |
Interested students can visit the HNFE Advising page or join the How to Major in HNFE canvas site. For other questions please email Stephanie Nelson. |
Yes |
|
Life Sciences, Undecided |
For more information, email Jennifer Carr to set up an appointment. |
No |
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| School of Animal Sciences | For more information, email ansci@vt.edu to set up an appointment for majors in Animal & Poultry Sciences and Dairy Science. | No, but highly recommended | |
| School of Plant and Environmental Sciences | For more information, email Karen Drake-Whitney to set up an appointment for majors in Crop and Soil Sciences, Ecological Restoration, Environmental Science, Environmental Horticulture, Integrated Agriculture Technologies, Landscape Design & Turfgrass Science, and Plant Science | No, but highly recommended | |
College of |
School of Architecture (Architecture Majors) |
The Architecture major does not hold a Spring Information Session. Email Tamela Davis if you have questions about the change of major process to Architecture. |
No, but highly recommended |
| School of Design (Industrial Design, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture) |
The Industrial Design, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture majors do not hold a Spring Information Session. Reach out to Michelle Flinchum or Charlotte Parks if you have questions about the change of major process to the Industrial Design, Interior Design, or Landscape Architecture majors. |
No, but highly recommended | |
| School of Visual Arts (Creative Technologies, Graphic Design, Studio Art, Art History) | Please visit this SOVA website for additional information about change of major. For more information email Susan Rosebrough. |
No, but highly recommended | |
| School of Performing Arts (Cinema, Music, Theatre) | Contact Dee Hopkins to set up an appointment to discuss the major. Music majors must complete and pass an audition as part of the change of major process. | No, but highly recommended | |
Pamplin College of Business (PCOB) |
ACIS, BIT, FIN, HTM, MGT, MKTG, REAL |
Business Major Info Sessions *However; if you wish to meet with an advisor individually, you must attend an info session first. |
No* |
College of Engineering (COE) |
ALL Engineering Majors |
Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. Review the Explore Engineering page and major exploration resources to learn more about the engineering programs and attend Explore Engineering Week in the fall semester. | No |
| Aerospace and Ocean Engineering (AOE) | Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. For additional information, schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting “Explore Aerospace and Ocean Engineering” | No | |
| Biological Systems Engineering (BSE) | Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. For additional information, schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING" | No | |
| Biomedical Engineering (BMES) | Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. For additional information email Amanda Sandridge. |
No | |
| Building Construction (BC) | Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. For additional information, email Shelton Norwood, or set a Navigate "Explore BC" appointment, or see the BC website for more details. | No, but highly recommended |
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| Chemical Engineering (CHE) | Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. For additional information, schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting Explore Chemical Engineering | No | |
| Civil and Environmental Engineering (CE & EENG) | Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. For additional information, email Lauren Varboncoeur or schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting Explore (CE & EENG) Civil and Environmental Engineering | No | |
| Computer Science (CS) | Students can email csundergrad@vt.edu to inquire about and register for one of the sessions. Students will run a what-if report, walk through the curriculum, and leave with an academic plan for the upcoming semester. | No | |
Construction Engineering and Management (CEM) |
Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. For additional information, email Sharon Williams, or set an Navigate "Explore CEM" appointment or see the CEM website for more details |
No, but highly recommended |
|
| Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) | Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. For additional information, email eceadvise@vt.edu | No | |
Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) |
Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. For additional information, schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting Explore Industrial and Systems Engineering | No |
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| Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) | Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. | No | |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. | No | |
Mining Engineering (MINE) |
Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. For additional information, schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting Explore Mining and Minerals Engineering |
No |
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| College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences (CLAHS) | Arabic | For more information, please email Dr. Nadine Sinno | No |
| Apparel, Housing, and Resource Management | Property Management, Fashion Merchandising and Design, Consumer Studies, Residential Environments and Design - For information, email Chelsey Hancock. | No, but highly recommended | |
Communication |
Schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore School of Communication". |
No, but highly recommended before changing major |
|
English Department Majors |
Interested students can meet with Dawn Knight. Please email her with questions or schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting the appropriate "Explore" service.
Explore appointments are generally held on Fridays. |
No |
|
| French | For more information, please email Dr. Alex Dickow or Dr. Richard Shryock | No | |
German |
Interested students should email Dr. Esther Bauer to set an appointment to discuss the major. |
No, but recommended |
|
| History | Interested students can schedule an Explore History Appointment through Navigate | No | |
International Studies |
Interested students should meet with Jennifer Hanratty before applying. Email Jennifer Hanratty to schedule an appointment or schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Int'l Public Policy," "Explore Int'l Relations," "Explore Int'l Studies," "Explore NSFA" or “Explore Environment, Development, and Global Economy (EDGE).” |
No, but recommended |
|
Philosophy |
Students can meet with Hannah Wildman Short to discuss the major. |
No, but recommended |
|
Political Science |
Students can meet with Dr. Courtney Thomas or Elizabeth Long to discuss the major. |
No, but recommended |
|
Smart and Sustainable Cities Environmental Policy and Planning |
For more information, email Chris LaPlante to set up an appointment. | No | |
Religion and Culture |
Interested students should meet with Rachel Scott to discuss the major. | No, but recommended |
|
| Spanish | For more information, please email Dr. Aarnes Gudmestad. | No |
|
College of Natural Resources and Environment (CNRE) |
All CNRE Majors |
For more information, schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore and the CNRE major you are interested in (i.e. Explore Packaging Systems and Design”. Students who are exploring multiple majors, they can either email Jarek Campbell to set up an appointment or schedule an “Explore Multiple CNRE Majors” appointment in Navigate. | No |
College of Science (COS) |
Academy of Data Science |
For more information, schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore CMDA." | No but highly recommended |
| Academy of Integrated Science | For more information, schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Systems Biology," "Explore Nanoscience," or "Explore Nanomedicine" | No but highly recommended | |
Biological Sciences / Microbiology |
Students interested in Biological Sciences Microbiology should email the Biological Sciences Undergraduate Advising Office. For more information, schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Biological Sciences" or "Explore Microbiology." |
No |
|
Chemistry |
Interested students should meet with Amy Kokkinakos or schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Chemistry" |
Yes |
|
Economics, Science (ECAS) |
Please email Erika Perdue for more information or schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Economics." |
No |
|
Geosciences |
For more information, email April Newcomer or schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Geosciences." | Strongly Recommended |
|
Mathematics |
For more information, schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Mathematics" |
Appointments are required for Major changes; They are not required for added/dropping MATH as a Minor |
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| Medicinal Chemistry | Interested students should meet with Amy Kokkinakos or schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Medicinal Chemistry" | Yes | |
Neuroscience |
For more information, email neuroadvising@vt.edu or schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore School of Neuroscience |
No, it is optional |
|
| Polymer Chemistry | Interested students should meet with Amy Kokkinakos or schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Polymer Chemistry" | Yes | |
Psychology |
For more information, schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Psychology." |
No |
|
Physics |
For more information, schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Physics." |
No |
|
Statistics |
For more information, schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Statistics" |
No | |
| Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine | Public Health | Interested students can visit the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine canvas advising page, email phadvising@vt.edu, or schedule an "Explore Public Health" appointment in Navigate. | No |