Changing Your Major
Current Undergraduate Students
How do I change my major?
Before setting up an appointment with your academic advisor to discuss changing your major or adding a second one, you’ll want to carefully explore the requirements for your desired HHS major. Review the information below to learn more about the step-by-step process for changing your major.
Steps for changing your major
- Review the Major Change Requirements and Degree Requirements.
- Complete a brief change-of-major interest survey. If you experience problems registering, please email hhsmajorchange@purdue.edu.
During the meeting, an academic advisor will review:- The academic unit, its majors and why students select them.
- Careers associated with these majors.
- The requirements and process to change your major.
- Answer any remaining questions you may have about the major/opportunities.
- Meet with an HHS Academic Advisor.
After you complete the brief interest survey, within a few days you will be contacted to schedule a meeting with an HHS Academic Advisor.
- When you are ready to change your major, talk to your current academic advisor and they will initiate the online major change request process.
- Check your Purdue email account regularly for messages related to your major change request, and follow all instructions.
- Check myPurdue to see your new major and new academic advisor after your major change request has been approved.
If you have a scholarship, be sure to talk with the Division of Financial Aid (DFA) about any potential negative consequences of changing your major.
Visit Purdue Academic Advising for more information about the process for changing your major.
Why did these students change to HHS?
Addison Wine
Selling and Sales Management
Addison Wine
Selling and Sales Management
After taking my first sales course as a first-year student, I was hooked. This led me to switch my career path and join the College of Health and Human Sciences to study selling and sales management. Since then, I have worked on projects that simulate real-world experiences, competed in multiple competitions and gained many new connections. My academic advisor and professors have made a world of difference in my learning. I have really gotten to know them, and they have supported me every step of the way to reach my goals. In selling and sales management, you get not only a major but a family.
Austin Trebley
Radiological Health Sciences
Austin Trebley
Radiological Health Sciences
I always had a knack for STEM, but I wanted to do more with it by helping people. So, I decided to major change into the College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) in radiological health sciences with a concentration in pre-medical physics. Now, I have the opportunity to pursue a future career in cancer care. Coming to college, I was diagnosed with early-stage melanoma, and after that, I’ve strived to help others in similar situations. I have become a cancer researcher in the Honors Health Sciences Research program and gained leadership experience in HHS extracurricular activities. I have been able to further my knowledge in my field and grow my healthcare leadership in HHS.
Abbi Williams
Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences
Abbi Williams
Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences
I switched into the College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) during my sophomore year. While working my first term in the cooperative education program, I began to question the future plans I had made for myself. I wanted a career I could be passionate about that would allow me to have a positive impact on those in my community. HHS provided that in addition to leadership roles, mentoring opportunities and internships that utilize my knowledge of the field. HHS is a tight-knit community that pushes you to grow. It tests you intellectually while providing support whenever you need it.
David Phan
Developmental and Family Science
David Phan
Developmental and Family Science
I came to Purdue pursuing a degree in health sciences pre-professional because I grew up learning about medicine and caring for people. After meeting with my academic advisor and finding my passion for supporting and empowering others, I wanted a career that more closely aligned with the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. I decided to switch to the developmental and family science major, which works to empower other individuals and give back to communities. The developmental and family science program offers important life lessons that have helped me grow into a more professional and supportive person.