How to Declare a Major
If you have an interest in contemporary economic issues and after trying out the study of economics in an introductory economics course you are excited about further study, then the Economics (ECON) or Quantitative Economics (QECN) major may be right for you! The following are the four steps for declaring your major.
1. Complete or be currently enrolled in ECON 111. There are advantages to declaring the major early as it will enhance your ability to take other required courses for the major(s).
2. Discuss your decision or choice to major in economics or quantitative economics with your current economics professor, the department chair, or any other available economics professor.
3. Email Tammy Evelhoch, the Department Coordinator and let her know which major you are interested in declaring and if you have a preference for a particular faculty advisor. She will try to accommodate your request depending upon the existing number of advisees for that faculty member. If you need help with selecting an advisor, she will assist you with this decision.
4. Once an advisor has been confirmed, to complete the process, please sign in to your personal CLIQ page, click on Registrar, then Registrar’s Office Forms. From the list of forms that appear, choose the “Major Declaration Form”. Complete all fields on the form and then click Save at the top right corner of the screen. Once submitted, you will receive an email confirming submission of the form.
Your advisor will also receive an email indicating they have a form awaiting their acceptance. Once that professor completes their part, the next professor (i.e. new advisor or department chair), if needed, will receive an email. When all approvals are received, the Registrar’s Office will be notified to update your record. When complete, you will receive a final email. You can check the status of these forms in CLIQ at any time.