Changing a Major/Program - Non-FSA Students

A student's program change request can be denied under one or more of the following criteria:

A student has submitted an excessive number of requests to change majors.
A student has started and abandoned an APUS program already (This includes changing program levels between undergraduate/graduate without completing a program, or movement between degree to certificate or between certificates.)
A student has already attempted so many courses that their requested program change will put them above the 150% limit of courses attempted vs earned towards their program.
A student has submitted a graduation application and has not received final clearance.
A student is currently on a program hold.
A student is unsure of their academic and future goals.
A student has a GPA below the minimum GPA for graduate students (3.0).
A student has completed over 75% of their academic program.

Other Important Information Regarding Program Changes

Students must use the UNIVERSITY FORMS menu, within the ‘Academic Plan & Forms’ tab, from their ecampus to submit the “Degree Change” form.

Cancelling Program Change

If a student changes their mind before the program change is processed, they should email [email protected] immediately to cancel the request.

Starting Over

Students cannot "start over’ in a new program at the same level unless their current program deadline has expired. If a student's program deadline has expired and they have not completed their program, they may start a new program with a new GPA. All previously completed APUS courses for which a student earned a grade of B or higher, as well as any outside source credit, will be applied as institutional or transfer credit where applicable, and students will not be able to retake courses for which they have already received credit in their previous program. If a student received below a B in a required course for their new program, they will need to contact their Academic Advisor for options.

Certificates

Students are NOT required to select a certificate with their program. Adding an optional certificate may reduce the amount of credit awarded to a student's program and can potentially increase the amount of time it will take to complete their program.

Concentrations

Concentrations cannot be removed from programs if they are required. Not all programs require concentrations.

Reposting TCE

If students change their program after they have had a transfer credit award posted, their newly evaluated transfer credit award will be posted within 21 days of their program change.

Disenrolled Students

If a student is currently disenrolled and submitting a request to change their program, they will not be able to select a certificate to add to their program.

Students should contact their Academic Advisor at [email protected] for more information on program change requests.