How to Change Your Major
Click here for information on the Individual Change of Major Agreement (ICMA) for BRAE and ASM
Changing to BRAE
CHANGE OF MAJOR POLICY & PROCEDURES
Transferring into the BioResource & Agricultural Engineering major is NOT an automatic process. Students desiring to change into the BioResource & Agricultural Engineering major must meet the minimum qualifications and follow the application procedures outlined below. Completion of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee admission into the program as admission is always granted on a space-available basis.
General Guidelines:
- Students must complete at least one term at Cal Poly before entering into an Individualized Change of Major Agreement (ICMA).
- Review Cal Poly’s General Change of Major Policy in full.
- Students are allowed 1 ICMA per major. Students who do not meet the conditions of their ICMA will not be issued another ICMA for that major.
- Students must be able to graduate in a timely manner. A realistic quarter-by-quarter graduation plan may be required to demonstrate whether this is feasible.
Step 1: Research
- Students are expected to research their options and make a well-informed decision. Choose two of the following research opportunities:
- Attend a Change of Major Workshop (http://success.calpoly.edu/workshop-schedules)
- Meet with a Career Counselor (http://careerservices.calpoly.edu/our-story/our-team)
- Meet with an academic advisor in your current major/college. (http://advising.calpoly.edu/advising-centers)
- Meet with an advisor in the Mustang Success Center.
- Career Services Career Exploration Online tools: http://careerservices.calpoly.edu/explore-services/resource-toolkit/explore-majors
Step 2: Complete the Change of Major Inquiry Form
- Complete the Change of Major Inquiry Form through your Cal Poly Portal
- Instructions found here: https://advising.calpoly.edu/change-major
- You will receive an email response from the Change of Major Coordinator within 10 business days with details regarding next steps.
Step 3: Meet with Department Contact
- Once eligibility is determined, students should meet with the Bioresource & Agricultural Engineering (BRAE) Academic Advisor to discuss the creation of an ICMA.
**The completion of coursework without prior consultation with the intended major department does not guarantee the student eligibility to switch into the intended major.**
ICMA Criteria:
Requirements typically included in the ICMA of a student seeking a switch to the BRAE major:
- Completion of MATH 1261 (141) with a grade of “C-” or better for ICMA from CENG and COSAM majors
- Other majors need MATH 1261 with a grade of "C-" or better. Or need to complete next MATH series class with a grade of "C-" or better
- Term GPA minimum for term of ICMA application only: 2.0
Changing to ASM
CHANGE OF MAJOR POLICY & PROCEDURES
Transferring into the Agricultural Systems Management major is NOT an automatic process. Students desiring to change into the Agricultural Systems Management major must meet the minimum qualifications and follow the application procedures outlined below. Completion of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee admission into the program as admission is always granted on a space-available basis.
General Guidelines:
- Students must complete at least one term at Cal Poly before entering into an Individualized Change of Major Agreement (ICMA).
- Review Cal Poly’s General Change of Major Policy in full.
- Students are allowed 1 ICMA per major. Students who do not meet the conditions of their ICMA will not be issued another ICMA for that major.
- Students must be able to graduate in a timely manner. A realistic quarter-by-quarter graduation plan may be required to demonstrate whether this is feasible.
Step 1: Research
- Students are expected to research their options and make a well-informed decision. Choose two of the following research opportunities:
- Attend a Change of Major Workshop (http://success.calpoly.edu/workshop-schedules)
- Meet with a Career Counselor (http://careerservices.calpoly.edu/our-story/our-team)
- Meet with an academic advisor in your current major/college. (http://advising.calpoly.edu/advising-centers)
- Meet with an advisor in the Mustang Success Center.
- Career Services Career Exploration Online tools: http://careerservices.calpoly.edu/explore-services/resource-toolkit/explore-majors
Step 2: Complete the Change of Major Inquiry Form
- Complete the Change of Major Inquiry Form through your Cal Poly Portal
- Instructions found here: https://advising.calpoly.edu/change-major
- You will receive an email response from the Change of Major Coordinator within 10 business days with details regarding next steps.
Step 3: Meet with Department Contact
- Once eligibility is determined, students should meet with the Agricultural Systems Management (ASM) Academic Advisor to discuss the creation of an ICMA.
**The completion of coursework without prior consultation with the intended major department does not guarantee the student eligibility to switch into the intended major.**
ICMA Criteria:
Requirements typically included in the ICMA of a student seeking a switch to the ASM major:
- Changing from BRAE to ASM: no specific requirements, minimum GPA: 1.5
- From CENG: minimum grade "D" in MATH 1261.
- From CAFES, CLA, OCOB, COSAM: Completion of MATH 1267 or MATH 1261 with a grade of “C-” or better. Minimum term GPA of 2.0
- Term GPA minimum for term of ICMA application only: 2.0
- ICMA closed: if ASM cohort size is larger than 52