If you have a specific major or area of academic interest,
the major advisor will be your primary advisor beginning
with the first semester. With the exception of Bama Bound,
you must meet with your major advisor prior to each
semester’s registration in order to be cleared to register.
Can assist with questions about
required and elective courses in the major
the sequence in which courses should be taken
optional tracks in the major
requirements for ancillary course (courses
required for the major but not part of the major)
substitution of courses in the major
residency requirements for the major
Processes your offical decleration of major form.
To be cleared for registration. You may consult your
College advisor but the Major advisor is the one who
will lift your advising hold.
Helps you pick a minor:
suggests which minors fit well with
your major
explains how to officially declare your minor
Your source of information for
departmental student organizations
internships, shadowing and lecture opportunities
undergraduate research and creative activities
departmental honors programs and scholarships
graduate programs
references for employment and graduate school
Departmental Contact Information
If you are interested in a major, contact the department for more information. Each department will be able to assign you to an advisor. Declaration of the major or minor is not required to speak with a major advisor.
