Program Declaration/Advising
To declare a major in political science, criminal justice or international studies, a new transfer student, yet to register for class, or current NKU student must have a GPA of 2.50 or higher for all previously attempted college coursework. First time freshman, yet to register for classes, must have an ACT score of 21 or higher or an SAT of 990 or higher. No other test scores may be substituted. Once a freshman registers for classes, they fall under the GPA guidelines for declaring a major; no exceptions. Students should obtain an official Program Change/Declaration form online at http://registrar.nku.edu/index.php.
Students should set up an appointment with the lecturer/retention specialist to have their Program Change/Declaration form signed and to be oriented to the requirements of their new major. The lecturer/retention specialist is located on the 4th floor of Founders Hall.
Departmental approval is not needed to declare an area of concentration or a minor. Students should take Program Change/Declaration forms directly to the Registrar's Office in AC 301.
Advisors meet regularly with majors to assist in planning class schedules that will fulfill requirements for the Foundation of Knowledge and their major. Regular conferences minimize confusion over requirements, scheduling conflicts, and the possibility that certification of the major or graduation may be delayed.
The final responsibility for fulfilling catalog requirements in the major, secondary area of study, 45 hour upper division rule, rests with the student, per NKU Advising Philosophy.