Change of Major Process

An undergraduate student may change from one degree program or college when space is available. Most colleges and programs have different policies and requirements for accepting new majors. Some majors may have limited space and therefore have very competitive requirements. It is important that students work with the appropriate department to submit their change of major request.

Current Lee College of Engineering Students

Advised in the Office of Student Development and Success

First-year students considering a change to an engineering, engineering technology, or construction management major should attend a Change of Major Workshop. Learn more through the OSDS website.

Advised by Major Departmental Advisor

Students who are advised by their major department and are interested in changing to another Lee College of Engineering degree program must contact the new major department or visit their website for admission eligibility and instructions on how to initiate the change of major.

Students wishing to change to a non-Lee College of Engineering major must visit the new major department or the University Advising Center (Colvard North 2200) to complete the Change of Major process.

Non-College of Engineering Majors

If you are a student in a non-College of Engineering major and are interested in pursuing a major in engineering, engineering technology, or construction management, please read the following information carefully.

If you are advised in University College, Students with a Meta-Major designation must continue to work with their University College advisor. You can find their open office hours and contact information on the University College Advising Center website.

Eligibility to Declare a Major in the Lee College of Engineering

To be eligible to declare a major in the Lee College of Engineering, you must:

  1. Complete the First-Year curriculum of the program you are interested in.
  2. Achieve the required GPA for your desired major:
    • 2.50 for Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Systems Engineering
    • 2.80 for Mechanical Engineering
    • 2.20 for Engineering Technology and Construction Management
  3. Have no more than two attempts per course, including withdrawing from a course with a grade of W.

Guidance for Students Seeking Eligibility

  • Should continue to be advised by their current advisor
  • Focus on successfully completing courses that count towards your desired major.
    The grades you earn in these specific courses are key to meeting the GPA requirements. Do not rely on grades from unrelated courses to boost your GPA.
  • Access to Courses: You may request access to the College of Engineering’s foundational first-year courses (See Common First-Year Course Access below). For Construction Management and Fire and Safety courses, please contact the respective departments.
  • Sophomore Courses: You are not permitted to enroll in sophomore-level engineering courses until you have declared a major.
  • Declaration Process: Once you satisfy all the requirements listed above, you may request to declare the major of your choice. Please review the specific major or department’s website for more details on their individual declaration process.
Civil Engineering

Instructions to declare Civil Engineering

For questions regarding the declaration of major process, contact Ms. Kristy Lowman.

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Change of Major Form for Electrical and Computer Engineering

For questions regarding the declaration of major process, contact Mrs. Michaela Barger

Engineering Technology and Construction Management

Current UNC Charlotte students who are interested in changing majors to Engineering Technology or Construction Management must meet major-specific requirements in order to declare a major.

Please see the Change of Major Instructions and Form for more information on the process.

Industrial and Systems Engineering

Change of Major Form for Industrial and Systems Engineering

Please send an email to iseadvisor@charlotte.edu if you have issues submitting the Change of Major Form.

Mechanical Engineering

Change of Major Instructions Mechanical Engineering (MEGR)

For questions regarding the declaration of major process, please contact Ms. Rebecca Stamper.

Engineering Technology and Construction Management

Please visit et.charlotte.edu/prospective-students/change-majors for more information on the change of major process.

Upon satisfying all of the major-specific requirements, students may request admission to an ETCM program by scheduling an appointment with the departmental advisor listed below:

Civil Engineering Technology

Ms. Jill Rogers
jroger67@charlotte.edu

Electrical Engineering Technology

Undergraduate Advisor
etcm.advising@charlotte.edu

Fire and Safety Engineering Technology

Undergraduate Advisor
etcm.advising@charlotte.edu

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Ms. Rachel Powell
rpowel31@charlotte.edu

Transition Advising

Dr. Cricket Bonnetaud, Director of Transition Advising, is available to work with students transitioning out of the W.S. Lee College of Engineering. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment by emailing Dr. Bonnetaud.

Interested in a College of Engineering Major

Students outside the College of Engineering who are interested in declaring a major must first complete the required first-year courses for their intended major.

If you are pursuing:
Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Electromechanical Engineering Technology, or Mechanical Engineering Technology, you must complete the Common First Year (CFY) courses.

Course Access Instructions: 

To request access to CFY courses, you must complete the Course Request Form (link below).
Please read all instructions carefully at the top of the form before you submit it.

Requesting Access for First-Year College of Engineering Courses

Common First-Year Courses: Access Request Form

College of Engineering Common First-Year Courses Access Request

For more information on the ENGR 13XX series, visit  https://osds.charlotte.edu/osds-courses-info/.

For Construction Management and Fire & Safety Engineering Technology, you must complete the specific first-year courses outlined in the Academic Plan of Study.

View Academic Plans of Study here: 
https://osds.charlotte.edu/advising/academic-plans-study/