Frequently Asked Questions
The change of major forms for Psychology and Sociolgy are now submitted via E-FORM on the Registrars website under Forms & Services.
Please see the Change of Major information on our website regarding GPA for Psychology.
Please see the Change of Major information on our website regarding GPA for Psychology.
- Fill out a Course Substitution form (located in the Forms tab).
- Attach a Course Description from the other college catalog that explains the course content.
- Have the Department Chair of the Cal Poly Pomona course sign the first part of the form.
- After the Department Chair of the Cal Poly Pomona replacing course has signed the first part of the form, have your Major Department Chair and College Dean sign the form.
- If the form is approved with all necessary signatures it must then be taken to the Registrar's Office for processing.
- Fill out a Course Substitution form (located in the Forms tab).
- Attach a Course Description (found in the CPP course catalog) of the course you took that you would like to count for the new course that explains the course content.
- Have the Department Chair of the Cal Poly Pomona course sign the first part of the form.
- After the Department Chair of the Cal Poly Pomona course has signed the first part of the form, have your Major Department Chair and College Dean sign the form.
- If the form is approved it must then be taken to the Registrar's Office for processing.
- Fill out a Grade Forgiveness through Course Repetition Form (located in the Forms tab).
- Take the completed form to your Academic Advisor for their signature.
- If the catalog course number has NOT changed, the Department Chair DOES NOT need to sign the form and you can take the form directly to the Registrar's Office for processing.
- If the catalog course number HAS changed (Ex. 1st attempt: BHS 204-2nd attempt: PSY 204), then the Department Chair signature is required. After, the Department Chair's signature is obtained, you can then take the form to the Registrar's Office for processing.
- NOTE: You cannot complete a Grade Forgiveness through Course Repetition Form if you received a W in the course.
- Fill out a Request for Class Withdrawal for Serious or Compelling Reasons Form (located in the Forms tab).
- Obtain the Course Instructor's signature.
- Turn the form into the Psy/Soc Department office and the office staff will submit your request to the Department Chair for signature.
- The Leave of Absence is now submitted via online on the Registrars website under Student Forms & Services.
- Fill out a Request for Award of Minor Form (located in the Forms tab).
- We recommend that you complete Part II of the form with the minor coordinator. Please meet with the coordinator of the minor that you are appying for.
- Psychology minors - See Dr. Eleonora Rossi in 5-119, Criminal Justice minor - see Dr. Faye Wachs in 5-251, Sociology minor - see Dr. Erica Morales in 5-238.