2009-2010 - Bowie State University

Change of Address, Name, and Social Security Number
Students are expected to notify the Office of the Registrar of any change in their local or permanent
addresses by completing the Change of Personal Data Form, which is available for download on the
University Website. Students who have a change in name must notify the Office of the Registrar and
provide the appropriate documentation (i.e., marriage license, divorce decree authorizing use of name,
or court order).
Students wishing to change social security numbers must submit a valid copy of a social security card
and complete the Change of Personal Data Form, which is available for download on the University
website.
Declaring a Major (Academic Plan)
Students may declare a major (academic plan) on the application for admission, from the various
programs listed in this catalog. After being admitted to the University, students must submit a
Declaration of Major/Plan Form to change a major (academic plan).
The major course of study is the academic plan in which the student seeks the degree. These programs
have been approved by the Board of Regents and other regulatory agencies as required for their
continued offering.
Students are required to declare a major after two semesters and no later than the fall of their third
semester. The student may not revert to an undeclared status once the major is declared. Transfer
students must declare a major no later than the end of the first semester of enrollment at the
University.
A concentration (sub‐plan) is a focused area of study within the student’s major that is formally
recognized by the University and will appear on the student’s transcript.
A track (sub‐plan) is a focused area of study within a student’s major. Although formally recognized by
the University, it will not appear on the student’s academic records.
Double Majors
A double major requires the completion of all requirements for each of two majors. A student who
wishes to complete a second major simultaneously with his/her primary major of record must obtain
written permission in advance from the appropriate departments or programs and schools. General
education courses taken for one major may be counted, as appropriate, for the primary and secondary
majors.
Changing a Major
Students wishing to change majors or change from undeclared status to a major must adhere to the
following procedure:
1. Obtain a Declaration of Major Form from the Office of the Registrar.
2. Meet with the chair of the department in which the student wishes to declare a new major.
If the change is granted, the chair will assign the student a new advisor.
3. Return the Declaration of Major Form to the Office of the Registrar for processing.
4. Students will be required to meet graduation requirements under the catalog in effect at
the time he/she requests the change.
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