Change Major Request ● College of Engineering ● Virginia Tech
You are strongly encouraged to contact an advisor in the department you wish to enter to discuss degree
requirements and approximate length of time to complete a degree.
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If your major is GE, do not use this form. Go to http://www.enge.vt.edu/Undergraduate/change_of_major and
follow instructions for completing the GE Major Choice survey.
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Applications are reviewed weekly.
You will be notified by email of the decision.
Completing this application does not mean you are transferred.
Name:_________________________________________________________________
Student ID #: ______________________ E-mail (@vt.edu): ______________________________
Current Major: ____________________
Cumulative GPA: __________________
(if major is GE, see first bullet above and do not use/submit this form)
Indicate your major choice from the list below.
If you want to add this as a second major, please write the word “second” beside your choice.
_____ Aerospace (AE)
_____ Biological (BSE)
_____ Chemical (CHE)
_____ Civil (CE)
_____ Const. Eng. Mgmt
(CEM)
_____ General* (GE)
_____ Computer (CPE)
_____ Computer Science
(CS)
_____ Electrical (EE)
_____ Eng. Science
Mechanics (ESM)
_____ Industrial (ISE)
_____ Materials (MSE)
_____ Mechanical (ME)
_____ Mining (MINE)
_____ Ocean (OE)
Do not apply until you are enrolled in the last course you need to be approved for transfer; you cannot enter the
major until all courses have a grade earned, but you may apply while enrolled in final class(es) needed. If you are
transferring in credit for any class needed, upon completion of the transferrable course please send an official copy of the transcript to
the Registrar’s office, and send an electronic copy of your unofficial transcript (with final grade earned) to chboone2@vt.edu
Departmental Restrictions:
GE
All majors below:
ENGE 1024 (with grade of C- or better), MATH 1114 & 1205, ENGL 1105, and CHEM 1035/45, and
2.0 overall GPA
All GE course requirements plus ENGE 1104 or 1114*(either with grade of C- or better),
MATH 1206 & MATH 1224, ENGL 1106, & PHYS 2305, plus department-specific requirements as
listed below:
BSE, ISE
CE
CEM
ChE
CS
EE, CPE
ESM, ME
AE, OE, MSE, MINE
2.0 overall GPA
Competitive GPA, as determined by the applications to the department in each review period.
Applicant must have no more than 55 hours earned at VT. Applications from students admitted to
VT as freshmen are reviewed at the end of each fall and spring semester only. Applications from
students admitted to VT as transfer students (from another college/university) are reviewed at the
end of second summer session, fall semester and spring semester only.
2.0 overall GPA. CEM enrollment is restricted to 40 students, based upon GPA, written statement
of intent and interview. Please contact Chris Fiori, Program Director of CEM at cfiori@vt.edu
2.0 overall GPA. CHEM 1036/46
2.0 overall GPA. “C” or better in CS 1705, 1114 or 1124
2.0 overall GPA. “C-“ or better in ENGE, MATH & PHYS courses
2.5 overall GPA
no restriction
*CPE & EE require ENGE 1104.
AE, ME & OE require ENGE 1114. All other majors will accept either class.
_________________________________________________________________________
Your Signature
Return form to 212 Hancock Hall, or email to chboone2@vt.edu
Date
Rev. 8/19/11