ALL students enter the Department as a Pre-Chemistry major regardless of which full major they will declare. Students who meet all of the Pre-Chemistry major requirements described on the Pre-Chemistry Major Sheet will be eligible to declare a full major. Please note that you must receive a cumulative 2.0 GPA per sequence. There are 6 unique sequences for the pre-major.
Please note that Math 6A and Physics lab courses will need to be completed before enrolling in Year 3 courses. See the major sheets for reference.
- Specific course prerequisite information can be found on GOLD or in the UCSB Catalog. If you are unsure if you meet a prerequisite or need to repeat a course, please email us at ugrads@chem.ucsb.edu.
How to Declare Your Major
Instructions for Current Pre-Chemistry Majors
- Please review the FAQ section below.
- If you are ready to declare the full major, please click the link below to access the electronic form for Change of Major.
- Note: Your petition will be declined if you submit this petition prior to all applicable grades being reported on GOLD. Therefore, do not submit your petition until you have received all your grades and they are present on GOLD.
- Students completing the Pre-Chemistry Major during the Spring or Summer quarters, please expect an email from ugrads@chem.ucsb.edu in the Spring to initiate your change of major process.
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Instructions for Non Pre-Chemistry Majors
- Please review the FAQ section below.
- If you are ready to declare the full major, please click the link below to access the electronic form for Change of Major and review common FAQs.
- To clarify, this is a total of 6 courses, 2 courses per subject.
- Non Pre-Chemistry students will have to complete the change of major petition twice. First to be admitted to the Pre-Chemistry Major and then to advance to the full major.
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Instructions for Double Majors
Students must complete the respective requirements listed above. If you are planning to double major, please first visit our advising staff during our walk-in hours where we will review the double major process with you. Afterwards, use the link below to begin the process.
- Please review the FAQ section below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long will it take for my major to change on GOLD?
A: Within 6-8 weeks after your petition has been fully processed, your major should be officially changed on GOLD. Please check the "Registration" tab on GOLD to view your major change. For more details of the timeline, click here.
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Q: I am currently a Pre-Chemistry major. How do I know if I can declare a full major?
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- Faculty Undergraduate Advisors: click here
- Career Services Counselor: click here
- Career Services: click here
- Focus2 Career and Education Planning System: click here
- What Can I Do With This Major?: click here