New electronic web form available in AccessPoint!

The Office of the Registrar has created a new electronic Change of Major form which can be accessed only by faculty and staff in AccessPoint. The form is located under the "Employees" tab and can be found in the bottom right corner. The form is titled "Change of Major e-Form."

Faculty and staff need to begin to use this form as it will be replacing the paper Change of Major form, which has limited supplies still available in some campus offices.

The New Process

The student goes to the department of the new major and meets with the new advisor or departmental staff. The new advisor or departmental staff submits the online Change of Major form, which is available in AccessPoint.

(It is up to the department chair to determine whether students meet with a department advisor or department staff. The Office of the Registrar only provides the means for submitting the change of major information.)

The advisor and the student will receive an email stating that the submission has occurred. The Registrar's Office also receives an email for processing. When the change is processed, an email will be sent to the advisor stating that the change of major is complete.

An electronic Change of Major is an improvement over the paper process for many reasons:

1. Ease. The electronic form makes it easier for the student. The student will not have to walk over a paper copy to the Office of the Registrar. The student will be able to sit down with his or her new advisor and the form can be completed online.
2. Accuracy. The list of majors and minors on the electronic form has been pulled from the bulletin. There will be no more guesses on whether a major or minor exists. The form ensures validity.
3. Cost. The electronic format saves money as well as paper.

Note: The student should bear in mind that a change may result in modifying graduation requirements to such an extent that graduation may be delayed.