Declaring a Major and Major Advising
Before preregistration ends in the spring of your sophomore year, you will be expected to choose a major subject. Then, in consultation with the departmental adviser, you will decide upon an appropriate sequence of major courses and complete a major work plan. Many resources are available to assist you in choosing a major.
Major Subjects: Each department's pages within the catalog present its academic focus and summarize the requirements for the major. Most department websites will also include this information, along with supplemental materials that will give you a more in-depth view of the field. You should read these materials for all the departments you are considering.
SEMESTER AT A GLANCE
August 26
Customs Week begins
August 28
Dorms open for all students
August 31
First day of classes
September 7
Labor Day Holiday
September 8 and 9
Confirmation of registration for '10.'11, '12
September 18
Last day to drop a 5th class
October 9
Last day to sign up for CR/NC
Fall Break Begins
October 10-18
Fall break
November 6-8
Parents Weekend
November 2
Preregistration begins
November 13
Preregistration ends
November 26-29
Thanksgiving break
December 10
Last day of classes -- all written work due
December 12-18
Final examinations
December 19
Dorms close at 10 a.m.
December 20-January 18
Winter break