Declare A Major
Students are required to declare a major upon earning 45 credits. New transfer students who matriculate as sophomores, juniors, or seniors must declare a major during their first semester.
Please be advised: Please refer to the Academic Calendar regarding the deadline for submission of the Major/Minor Change form through SOLAR located under the Student Records and Registration section. The Major/Minor Change form is made available on SOLAR during the open declaration time frame.
All students must satisfy the requirements of a declared major in order to earn a
degree from Stony Brook University. Major requirements are detailed in the “Approved
Majors, Minors, and Programs” section of the Bulletin.