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Declaring

How do I declare a major?

When you feel ready to declare a major/minor and have met the requirements set forth by your major department, which are listed in the UALR Undergraduate Catalog, you will need to follow these steps to officially declare your major/minor.

  1. Go to the UALR BOSS system.
  2. Select the < Enter Secure Area> Option.
  3. Enter your < Student Identification Number> and < Personal Identification Number (PIN)>. If you are a new student to UALR, you will receive this information in the mail on your Admissions Letter from the Admissions Office.
  4. At the main menu, select the < Student Services and Financial Aid> Menu.
  5. Select the < Student Request Menu> option.
  6. Select the < Change your Major and/or Minor>option
  7. You will see a Primary Curriculum area that will list your current major/minor status. To the right will be a < New Program> display. Under the drop down menu, choose your major, if applicable.
  8. Select your new < First Minor> from the drop down menu (if applicable).
  9. Select your new < Second Minor> from the drop down menu (if applicable).
  10. Repeat steps 7-9 for a Secondary Curriculum if applicable.
  11. Select < Submit>.
  12. Review and verify the information to be made and select to finish.
  13. After you have completed this procedure, the request will be sent to the departments for approval. Under the Student Request Menu, you can choose the View your Online Requests to track the progress of your Change of Major.

Upon acceptance into your major(s), you will be advised in that academic department. Your academic department will then develop a Degree Plan which indicates all course work required for the degree.

Updated 6.5.2008