How do I change my major?
To change your major:
- Work with a Success Coach: Consult with an advisor to ensure the new program aligns with your goals.
- Email Department: Send an email to studentsfirst@umgc.edu with the following information: Your Name, EMPLID (Student ID), Current Program, and Requested Program
- Wait for a Follow-Up: Your Success Coach will respond within 24-48 business hours.
If changing to one of the following programs, you must acknowledge that your catalog year will update to the program's start year and cannot be reverted:
- Computer Networks and Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity Management and Policy
- Health Services Management
- Homeland Security
- Software Development and Security
To view current and past course catalogs, please visit Catalogs..
Army Students: Update your degree plan in ArmyIgnitED and notify your UMGC Advisor to update MyUMGC.
Veterans Using Education Benefits:
- Chapter 31: Get approval from your case manager.
- All VA Benefits Users: Submit VA Form 22-1995 to the VA (online or by mail to VA, PO Box 4616, Buffalo, NY 14240).