How do students add the Sociology major?

• To begin a major change or major addition request, please click here. 

• You will receive an email with detailed instructions including tasks for completing your request to add or change your major. Throughout the process you may be notified if additional actions are required.

• The tasks will include meeting with a departmental advisor for your new major, attending or completing a workshop, and submitting a graduation plan. 

• Once you complete all of the tasks listed in the system and your graduation plan has been approved, your major will be changed or added.

• These requests may take up to 15 business days to process. 

• If you have any questions, for help please contact: Dr. Amy McLaughlin, amclaug1 [at] umd.edu, Sociology Academic Advisor

  *Students on academic probation/dismissal, student athletes and other designated student populations will be required to schedule an appointment with a BSOS College Advisor to finalize their major change or addition.

Double Majors and Double Degrees

The university encourages students to complete their degrees in four years or 130 credits. Students wishing to declare a second major or degree will need to complete a plan that demonstrates their ability to successfully complete the major requirements in eight (8) semesters (four years).

Any student who will go over eight (8) semesters in completing their degree must appeal through BSOS for permission to add the second major/degree. Exceptions may be considered on a case by case basis at the College level.