Change of Major/Double Major Application

Change of Major/Double Major Application

Please complete all sections of the form in order for your application to be reviewed.

All applications are reviewed by the Communication Undergraduate Curriculum Committee.

Prior to applying, students must complete and earn a B in the following classes:

COMM 1101
COMM 2820
At least one of the following:
COMM 2200
COMM 2310
COMM 2450
COMM 2760
COMM 2850

Important notes

*COMM 1101 is ONLY offered in fall (and some summer sessions).

*COMM 2820 is ONLY offered in the spring.

*COMM 2310 is usually full with students already admitted to the major. Check with Professor to see if there is room for transfers.

*Students are allowed to turn in an application only AFTER their grades are posted for the required classes.

*Applications with grades lower than a B in these required classes will not be accepted, unless extenuating circumstances are outlined in your essay.

Full Name*

Preferred Name (if different than above)

Cornell ID #*

This is the ID number on your Cornell ID card, not your NetID

Cornell Email*

Current Major*

Current College*

*This application is only for students currently in a CALS major*

Current Advisor*

What year classification are you?*

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Projected Graduation Date (semester and year)*

I would like to...*

Switch major to Communication and drop current major

Add Communication as a major

Have you met with the Undergraduate Program Coordinator for the Department, to discuss your application and upcomming semester enrollment?*

It is required to meet with the UPC before you submit your application.

Yes

Not yet

Have you previously applied to transfer to the Communication major?*

Yes

If so, when?

What suggestions were given after 1st application?

Were these suggestions met?

Select or enter value

When did you take COMM 1101? (Format: Fall 2022)*

When did you take COMM 2820 (or accepted replacement for Fall 2023 semester)? (Format: Fall 2022)*

COMM 2820 Replacement

If you took one of the accepted research methods replacement classes during the Fall 2023 semester, please list the class you took.

When did you take COMM 2200? (Format: Fall 2022)

When did you take COMM 2450? (Format: Fall 2022)

When did you take COMM 2760? (Format: Fall 2022)

When did you take COMM 2850? (Format: Fall 2022)

Please list all additional COMM courses that you have completed (grades and semester taken must be listed for each):

Please list any classes you are currently enrolled in, or plan to enroll in next semester:*

Degree Checklist, Application Essay, and Additional Essay*

Degree Checklist

Click here to download the degree checklist. Please fill out the form according to your course history and current enrollment. For classes you've completed, you may simply put the grade next to the class. For those that you are currently enrolled in, please note the semester you will take the class.

Please upload as a PDF.

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Application Essay

We’d like to know a bit more about why you’d like to become a Communication major. Please write a well constructed essay (500-750 words), in which you:

1. Explain what you expect to learn in the Communication major. How will this help you achieve either your academic or professional goals, or address pressing social, cultural or political issues?

2. Reflect on one or two specific experiences in the Communication classes you have taken, what you learned from them, and why these led you to Communication as your potential new major.

3. Identify Communication courses you hope to take in the future and explain how these fit with your goals.

Please write this essay clearly and professionally, as befits a Communication major. The UCC will evaluate this essay in conjunction with your grades to determine your acceptance to the major.

Please upload as a PDF.

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Optional Essay

Applications from students who do not satisfy the stated criterion (B in all required classes, cumulative GPA under 2.5, etc.) above should provide information regarding factors or circumstances that the committee could consider.

Please upload as a PDF.

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