Major Info Sessions: Fall 2026
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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 Michelle Greaud 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, Amanda Villar, Rachel Morgante, 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 Michelle Kovac to set up an appointment. | No | |
| 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, Environmental Horticulture, Integrated Agriculture Technologies, Landscape Design & Turfgrass Science, and Plant Science and Paige Normand to set up an appointment for majors in Ecological Restoration and Environmental Science. | No, but highly recommended | |
College of | School of Architecture (Architecture Majors) | The Architecture major holds a Fall Information Session to discuss the Spring 2027 application process. 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, Landscape Architecture, and AHRM – Consumer Studies, Fashion Merchandising & Design, Property Management, Residential Environments & Design) | The Industrial Design, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture majors hold a Fall Information Session to discuss the Spring 2027 application process. Email the School of Design Undergraduate Advising Team if you have questions about the change of major process to the Industrial Design, Interior Design, or Landscape Architecture majors. Students interested in Consumer Studies (CONS), Fashion Merchandising & Design (FMD), Property Management (PM), or Residential Environments & Design (RED) can schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting the “Explore insert major of interest” appointments. Students can also contact designadvising@vt.edu if they need additional assistance. | 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 | |
| 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 | |
Pamplin College of Business (PCOB) | ACIS, BIT, FIN, HTM, MGT, MKTG, REAL |
For info session information, select "Need Additional Assistance or Advising" under "Non-Business Majors Students" *However; if you wish to meet with an advisor individually, you must attend an info session first. | No* |
College of Engineering (COE) | Aerospace Engineering (AE) | 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 Engineering” | No, but highly recommended |
| ALL Engineering Majors | Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. Review the Explore Engineering website and exploration resources to learn more about the engineering programs and attend Explore Engineering Week in the fall semester. | No, but highly recommended | |
| 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, but highly recommended | |
| Biomedical Engineering (BMES) | Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. For additional information email Amanda Sandridge | No, but highly recommended | |
| Building Construction (BC) | 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 Building Construction. | No, but highly recommended | |
| 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, but highly recommended | |
| Civil Engineering (CE) | 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 Civil Engineering. | No, but highly recommended | |
| Computer Engineering (CPE) | Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. For additional information, email eceadvise@vt.edu | No, but highly recommended | |
| Computer Science (CS) | Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. For additional information about changing your major to Computer Science, please register and attend Transitioning to Computer Science. | No, but highly recommended | |
Construction Engineering and Management (CEM) | 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 Construction Engineering & Management. | No, but highly recommended | |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. For additional information, email eceadvise@vt.edu | No, but highly recommended | |
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, but highly recommended | |
| Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) | Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. | No, but highly recommended | |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers | No, but highly recommended | |
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, but highly recommended | |
| Ocean Engineering (OE) | 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 Ocean Engineering” | No, but highly recommended | |
| College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences (CLAHS) | Arabic | For more information, email Caitlin Cook or schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures." | No, but recommended |
| Classical Studies | For more information, email Caitlin Cook or schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures." | No, but 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 email Dawn Knight 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. If you are unable to schedule an Explore appointment in Navigate, email Dawn Knight directly. | No | |
| French | For more information, email Caitlin Cook or schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures." | No, but recommended | |
German | For more information, email Caitlin Cook or schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures." | No, but recommended | |
| History | Interested students can schedule an Explore History Appointment through Navigate | No | |
| Human Development and Family Science | Interested students can schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of the page and selecting “Explore Teacher Education” or “Explore Human Dev” | No, but recommended | |
International Studies | Schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "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 | |
| Philosophy, Politics, & ECON | Interested students can schedule an Explore Philosophy, Politics, & ECON Appointment through Navigate | No, but highly recommended | |
Political Science | Schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Political Science" | No, but recommended | |
Religion and Culture | Interested students should meet with Rachel Scott to discuss the major. | No, but recommended | |
| Russian | For more information, email Caitlin Cook or schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures." | No, but recommended | |
| Spanish | For more information, email Caitlin Cook or schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures." | No, but recommended | |
Urban Planning Environmental Policy and Planning | For more information, email Chris LaPlante to set up an appointment. | 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 email John Gray Williams. | No |
College of Science (COS) | Academy of Data Science | For more information, attend an information session. You must sign-up for a session to attend. Fall 2026 CMDA Change of Major Info Session Registration Form (dates, times, and modality included in the form) For more information, visit the CMDA webpage. | 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 | Visit the math advising webpage and review the math major planning resources. | Appointments strongly recommended for major changes. No appointment needed for adding or dropping a math minor. | |
| 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 | |
| Nanoscience / Nanomedicine | Students interested in Nanoscience or Nanomedicine may contact Melanie Sontheimer for more information or schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Nanoscience" or "Explore Nanomedicine." | No, but highly recommended | |
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 | |
| Physics | For more information, schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Physics." | No | |
Psychology | For more information, visit the Psychology Department website and/or schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Psychology." | 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 Public Health Advising webpage, the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine canvas advising page, and/or email phadvising@vt.edu for more information. Students are also able to schedule an "Explore Public Health" appointment in Navigate to meet one on one with an advisor. | No |