How does the UConn major change process work for undergraduates?

At UConn, undergraduates can usually change majors after enrolling, but the process depends on whether the new major is open, restricted, or in a different school or college. In general, students request the change through the university system and may need approval from the department or school they want to enter. Some majors, especially in business, engineering, nursing, and certain highly subscribed programs, have additional requirements like minimum GPA, prerequisite courses, or space limits.

If you are moving into a major within the same school or college, the change is often fairly straightforward once you meet any department rules. If you want to switch into a different school, such as from CLAS into the School of Business or the College of Engineering, that is usually handled as an internal transfer rather than a simple major edit. Internal transfers at UConn commonly require completed coursework and a competitive academic record.

UConn also has the ACES program, which is the Academic Center for Exploratory Students, for students who are undecided or reconsidering their academic path. That can make the school relatively flexible compared with colleges that lock students tightly into one program from the start. The main exception is that selective programs are not guaranteed just because you are already enrolled at UConn.

The practical takeaway is that switching majors is possible for many students, but entry into capacity-limited majors can be competitive and rule-based. If flexibility matters to you, it is smart to look closely at the specific UConn school or department you may want to enter later, because the ease of changing majors varies a lot by program.