BioAdvising: Declaring Your Major

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Declaring Your Major
•	Choose a biological sciences major
•	Make an academic plan
•	Choose a faculty advisor
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•	Declaration instructions
•	Declaration instructions - EEB

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DECLARING YOUR MAJOR: Instructions - Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology (MCDB)

Follow these guidelines for declaring the General Biology BA & BS, Health Sciences, Molecular Cell & Developmental Biology and/or Neuroscience & Behavior BA & BS:

1.	Download the Declaration of Major form.
2.	Enter your General Education Requirements into section 1 of the Declaration form using your Degree Progress Report and the Student Advising Summary, and then contact your College for specific instructions on having section 1 approved by your College. Your College advisor can clarify your general education and university requirements and assist you in planning for their completion. You must have your college advisor's signature to proceed.
3.	Create your academic plan or come to drop in an advisng to have a BioAdvisor assist you with creating your plan.
4.	Meet with a BioAdvisor: bring your Declaration of Major form (signed by your college advisor) to meet with a BioAdvisor during Drop In Advising. At that time, we can discuss your academic plan, academic goals, opportunities in the major, and help you with any other questions you might have about the program. If you will not be able to complete your course work by the expected graduation term established by your college, you will need to return to your college to petition for an extension of enrollment.

NOTE: Majors sponsored by the MCD Department are NOT REQUIRED to meet with a faculty advisor during the declaration process. Although it is not required to meet with a faculty advisor to declare your major, it is extremely important to meet with at least one faculty member during your time here. Choose a faculty advisor: they can provide helpful advice on your future career goals and research interests, as well as write letters of recommendation for graduate and other professional fields.

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