CPP Change of Major

The Department of Political Science welcomes new majors throught the academic year. Political science is one of the most versatile social degrees, teaching majors an extensive skillset that lead to a variety of different career paths. In 2019, the median salary for graduates with a BA in political science is over $122,220.

How do I change my major to political science? 

Students should declare a major as soon as possible. 

1. Make sure you have grades on file. If you are new to Cal Poly Pomona, you must have a full semester worth of grades before you switch into the major.
2. Check GPA requirements. To successfully switch into the major, your CPP GPA must be over 2.0. Your overall GPA must be over 2.0. You can check your GPAs on BroncoDirect. 
3. Course requirements. There are no course pre-requisites to switch into the major. 
4. Declare the major. Submit the online change of major form. This is a simple form that should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete. 
5. Make an appointment with Dr. Guerrero. After you have submitted the form, email the department chair, Dr. Mario Guerrero (mag@cpp.edu), to set up a short Zoom advising meeting. Your change of major will not be approved until you meet with the department chair. You can also visit Dr. Guerrero's faculty webpage for his current office hours.