Entrance to Major Process
The Entrance-to-Major process depends on when you started at Penn State (or re-enrolled).
SU14, FA14, SP15
- Look for a message from the Penn State Registrar that states that Entrance to Major is open for you.
- Respond with your choice(s) of major in LionPATH before the deadline. Please note: You may change and re-confirm your choices an unlimited number of times before the deadline.
- When you have made your final choice(s), be sure to click "confirm your major preferences" before the deadline or your choices will not be registered. Please note: if you do not indicate a second or third preference you are indicating that you will not accept and alternate major if you are not admitted into your first choice.
- You will be notified of your assigned major in March. Please note: If you are not assigned to a major during the Entrance to Major process, please see an adviser regarding your future plans and appropriate actions.
SU15, FA15, SP16
As of Spring 2016, students are no longer assigned entrance-to-major pools. You may apply for your major when you have achieved a specific credit window or semester standing. Please refer to the Penn State Academic Advising Portal to ensure you know the criteria for your desired major, including when you can apply and the GPA requirements.
- Look for a message from the Penn State Registrar that states that Entrance to Major is open for you.
- Respond with your choice(s) of major in LionPATH before the deadline. Please note: You may change and re-confirm your choices an unlimited number of times before the deadline.
- When you have made your final choice(s), be sure to click "confirm your major preferences" before the deadline or your choices will not be registered. Please note: if you do not indicate a second or third preference you are indicating that you will not accept and alternate major if you are not admitted into your first choice.
Please note: If you are not assigned to a major during the Entrance to Major process, please see an adviser regarding your future plans and appropriate actions.
SU16, FA16, SP17
You may apply for your major when you have achieved a specific credit window or semester standing. Please refer to the Penn State Academic Advising Portal to ensure you know the criteria for your desired major, including when you can apply and the GPA requirements.
- Look for a message from the Penn State Registrar that states that Entrance to Major is open for you.
- Respond with your choice(s) of major in LionPATH before the deadline. Please note: You may change and re-confirm your choices an unlimited number of times before the deadline.
- When you have made your final choice(s), be sure to click "confirm your major preferences" before the deadline or your choices will not be registered. Please note: if you do not indicate a second or third preference you are indicating that you will not accept and alternate major if you are not admitted into your first choice.
Please note: If you are not assigned to a major during the Entrance to Major process, please see an adviser regarding your future plans and appropriate actions.