Every student at the College is assigned to an official advisor who may be a professional academic advisor from the Advising Center, or a full-time professor within the student’s academic department.
You can find your major advisor’s name in two places:
On your “My Success Network” page in Starfish, listed as “Major Advisor”
Review the academic requirements for your major*. Go to Academics, select your major, then click on “Requirements” from the right sidebar. You might also find the 8 semester graduation plans helpful. Note that they are advising tools and not a substitute for individual Degree Progress Report.
Log in to MyHeliotrope to review your Degree Progress Reportto understand your remaining degree requirements.
Use the Course Searchto prepare a list of open and available courses that satisfy your academic interests and degree requirements that you can review during your advising appointment.
Prepare a list of questions to ask during your advising appointment. You must communicate with an advisor in order to register for classes. They will give you a 6 digit Alternate PIN which you must enter in order to access registration (see below).
Return your completed Change of Major form to the Registrar’s Office in person or via email at registrar@purchase.edu.
If you wish to understand how changing your major impacts your graduation timeline, please make an appointment with us in the Advising Center.
*note that changing to a BFA or MusB degree or the BA in Creative Writing involve materials such as auditions or portfolios. See the individual department pages for more information.
Reach out to the chairperson of the department which offers the minor for approval and assignment of a minor advisor. (Note the interdisciplinary minors at the bottom of the page).
Return your completed Minor Declaration form to the the Registrar’s Office in person or via email at registrar@purchase.edu.
Students can declare a maximum of two minors at Purchase.
* Music and Visual Arts minors require auditions/portfolio submissions. See Music Minor and Visual Arts Minor requirements.
The last day to withdraw from Fall 2024 full-term courses without academic penalty is Monday, October 28.
You will receive a “W” grade on your transcript, which does not affect your GPA, but may impact your Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid.
If you miss the deadline, then you will receive a “WF” on your transcript, which will negatively affect your GPA.
Be sure to consult with us if you have questions or concerns.
