Declare Your Major

When to declare a major

Ideally, you should declare the major as early as possible. Do you know you want to major in Political Science? Then, let’s do it! Declaring early means you can become part of POL SCI @ UWM right away, receive good advising on course selection and the most efficient navigation to graduation, and engage with us intellectually and socially!

To declare a major in Political Science, simply complete the following steps:

  1. Click on the Declaration of Major Form button below. (Link leaves site.)
  2. Fill out the Declaration of Major Form.
  3. Submit the Declaration of Major Form.
Declare Your Major

What happens next?

After you submit your declaration request, you will be contacted by one of the POL SCI undergraduate advisors with a personalized status report and offer to come in to chat.

Welcome to POL SCI @ UWM! We’re so pleased to have you!!

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