Defer Declaring a Major - Form and Instructions

To start the deferral process, visit the Declaration of Major & Minor Contacts page and find the department you would like to defer declaring a major in. Email the person listed to ask what steps you need to follow to defer declaring a major.

You will need to know who your Advising Dean is to complete this form. If you are unsure of who your Advising Dean is, please visit this directory of Advising Deans, or check your Success Team in Stellic for a list of advisors that includes your Advising Dean. 

Students who cannot declare their first major by the beginning of their fifth semester may use this form to defer their declaration for ONE semester only. No student is permitted to enroll for a sixth full-time semester without having declared a major.

The deadline to submit a deferral for Spring 2026 is March 1, 2026.