Change of Major, Minor or Concentration

This form is for currently enrolled and returning Merrimack College students.

New students: Do not use this form. To change your major, use this link or contact the Office of Admission at admission@merrimack.edu.

Merrimack ID*

First Name*

Last Name*

Merrimack Email Address*
Please note that only "@merrimack.edu" and "@Merrimack.edu" email addresses are permitted.

Are you an international student on an F1 Visa?

Yes

No

I don't know / I'm not sure

To fill out this form, you'll need to know which school (business, education, health sciences, liberal arts, or science and engineering) the major(s), minor(s), or concentration(s) you'd like to change belong to. If you are not sure what school your major(s), minor(s), or concentration(s) belong to, click here to view all of the majors and minors Merrimack offers.

I would like to ADD

A major

A concentration

A minor

Degree/Major Added

School that the major you'd like to add is part of:

Concentration Added

School that the concentration you'd like to add is part of:

Minor Added

School that the minor you'd like to add is part of:

I would like to DROP

A major

A concentration

A minor

***If the major you're dropping is your only major, you MUST add a new major before this form can be processed.***

Degree/Major Dropped

School that the major you'd like to drop is part of

Concentration Dropped

School that the concentration you'd like to drop is part of

Minor Dropped

School that the minor you'd like to drop is part of

I would like to

Enroll in a double degree program

Double Major
To obtain a double major, a student must satisfy all of the requirements of both majors; earn a GPA of at least 2.00 in both majors; and satisfy all other College graduation requirements. Students must indicate one of the majors as a primary major. Students will receive a single diploma designating the degree associated with the primary major and be listed under the primary major at Commencement. However, both majors will be listed on the transcript. Undergraduate students in the Winston School of Education & Social Policy with a major in Education must select a second major in another discipline as a double major.

Students who wish to have two degrees at Commencement need to meet the requirements for a double degree rather than a double major (see below). Students adding a second major must declare their intention to pursue either a double major program or a double degree program on the form described below in the section on Declaring or Changing Majors or Minors.

Second or Double Degree
Students wishing to be granted separate degrees in two fields of study can do so in any two majors from different fields with the same exceptions as for a double major. Double degrees may be either the same degree (B.A. and B.A. or B.S. and B.S.) or different degrees (B.A. and B.S.). To obtain a double degree, students must complete the equivalent of an additional year of full-time study, that is, no fewer than 155 credits. Additionally, they must satisfy all the requirements of both majors; earn a GPA of at least 2.00 in both majors; and satisfy all other College graduation requirements.

To learn more about Double Majors and Double Degrees, click here.

If adding a second major, please check the appropriate box below:

Double Major
To obtain a double major, a student must satisfy all of the requirements of both majors; earn a GPA of at least 2.00 in both majors; and satisfy all other College graduation requirements. Students must indicate one of the majors as a primary major. Students will receive a single diploma designating the degree associated with the primary major and be listed under the primary major at Commencement. However, both majors will be listed on the transcript. Undergraduate students in the Winston School of Education & Social Policy with a major in Education must select a second major in another discipline as a double major.

Students who wish to have two degrees at Commencement need to meet the requirements for a double degree rather than a double major (see below). Students adding a second major must declare their intention to pursue either a double major program or a double degree program on the form described below in the section on Declaring or Changing Majors or Minors.

Second or Double Degree
Students wishing to be granted separate degrees in two fields of study can do so in any two majors from different fields with the same exceptions as for a double major. Double degrees may be either the same degree (B.A. and B.A. or B.S. and B.S.) or different degrees (B.A. and B.S.). To obtain a double degree, students must complete the equivalent of an additional year of full-time study, that is, no fewer than 155 credits. Additionally, they must satisfy all the requirements of both majors; earn a GPA of at least 2.00 in both majors; and satisfy all other College graduation requirements.

To learn more about Double Majors and Double Degrees, click here.

If adding a second major, please check the appropriate box below:

Double Major

Double Degree (by checking this box I confirm that I have reviewed and understand the requirements of a double degree as outlined in the college catalog)

Double Major

Double Degree (by checking this box I confirm that I have reviewed and understand the requirements of a double degree as outlined in the college catalog)

Please confirm the two schools from which you will be receiving degrees. For example, a business and communications double major seeking a double degree will be receiving a degree from the Girard School of Business and a degree from the School of Liberal Arts. If both of your majors are from the same school, enter the same school, enter the same school twice. For example, a communications and psychology double major would select School of Liberal Arts for both schools below.

From which schools will your first and second degree be granted?

First Degree School

Second Degree School

It is recommended that you speak with an academic advisor or a representative from your school office before making changes to your major, minor or concentration. Have you spoken to anyone about making this change?*

Yes

No

Who did you speak to about making this change? (advisor)

If you would like to speak with someone about changing your major, minor or concentration, but are unsure who you should reach out to, please contact the Academic Success Center at asc@merrimack.edu.

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