Declaring a Major
In addition to completing the general education requirements, each student must pursue a least one area of concentration. This is done by completing the requirements for a major concentration. All undergraduate students are encouraged to declare a major no later than the spring of their sophomore year (27 semester hours). If a student chooses to remain undeclared, then it will be neccessary to begin taking prerequisite courses for many majors during the first two years. In deciding on a major, students are encouraged to take advantage of the many services provided at Mount Olive College.
Helpful steps to deciding your major:
Visit the Student Success Center – The Student Success Center offers career counseling and special tests to help determine aptitude and interests. Check out their web page for more information at www.moc.edu/studentsuccesscenter to see what they have to offer and take advantage of their services.
Read the college catalog – While this seems very basic, it is a resource that is often overlooked. The catalog listings include course descriptions for you to read, and information within the areas of study available. The catalog is located on the Mount Olive College Web page under Academics/Catalog at www.moc.edu.
Speak with other students in the major – Advanced students in the major will be able to give you an idea what their course of study has been, what their career goals are, descriptions of professors, etc.
Speak to alumni – This can be done informally or you may solicit help from Alumni Relations at www.moc.edu/alumni.
Visit with professors – Professors are great sources of information about what students in the major have gone on to do and what kinds of benefits students get from majoring in their subject area.
Utilize your Academic Advisor – Your advisor is ready to answer questions about choosing a major and direct you to the appropriate resources.
FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN
Students who enter Mount Olive College as a first-time freshman are encouraged to complete the Declaration of Major form by the end of their second semester prior to becoming a sophomore. Note: If student has not declared a major during the first semester of their freshman year, then they will be required to take a “Careers” course in the second semester.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Transfer students must complete the Declaration of Major form in their first semester of enrollment.
NON-DEGREE SEEKING STUDENTS
Non-degree seeking students cannot declare a major until their status is changed to degree seeking. Once students in non-degree seeking status have achieved 27 semester hour, then they will be encouraged to declare a major.
DOUBLE MAJORING OR DECLARING A MINOR
All students have the option of completing the requirements for one or more majors or minors. In order to declare a double major or minor, students are required to complete the Declaration of Major form.
CHANGING YOUR MAJOR
Students desiring to change their major are required to complete the Change of Major form. This form must be printed and hand carried to the appropriate departments for their required signatures and then taken to the Registrar’s Office for processing.
Note: to begin the process of declaring or changing your major, please click on the text in green.