To declare a major in Sociology, 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.

What happens next?

  1. Once you complete your request, it will be routed to L&S Advising. They will follow up with you about your declaration request.  
  2. After your request to declare sociology as a major is approved (unless otherwise stated) it will be filed as part of your student record.
  3. Within approximately 5-7 days, a sociology faculty advisor will review your unofficial transcript and you will receive a detailed email with your assessment.
  4. You have officially declared sociology as a major, WELCOME to the sociology department!

If you plan to complete your degree 100% online, you may want to consider opting into online program pricing. After declaring the Sociology major above, complete these steps:

  1. Read the the details for online program pricing to make sure you qualify and that online program pricing is the best option for your situation. If it is, continue to step 2. Please note that this major is a program that can be completed entirely online whether or not you opt into online program pricing.
  2. Complete the opt in form at the bottom of the online program page (same link as in #1).

Undergraduate Faculty Advisors

Photo of Esther Chan
  • Assistant Professor, Sociology
  • Director of Undergraduate Studies
Photo of Marcus Britton
  • Associate Professor, Sociology
  • Affiliated Assoc. Professor, Urban Studies
Photo of Noelle Chesley
  • Associate Professor, Sociology
  • Faculty Affiliate, Women and Gender Studies
Photo of Cary Costello
  • Director, LGBT Studies Program
  • Associate Professor, Sociology

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