Change of Major: Meteorology and Climate Science

The Meteorology Change of Major application process is for current students declared a major in the Meteorology Department AND for students declared a major outside the Meteorology Department interested in pursuing a change of major to any major within the Meteorology Department.

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Meteorology and Climate Science Department Majors:

  • BS Meteorology
  • BS Meteorology, Climate Science

Notice to Students:

Change of Major requirements are subject to change without notice between academic years.

It your responsibility, as the student, to stay engaged with change of major materials and resources every semester. 

Students must complete the change of major application process to be considered for any change of major to or within the College of Science. 

College of Science students must complete the β€œIntent to Change Majors Google Form” to express their interest in pursuing a change of major every semester until they have successfully been accepted to the new major. Email science-advisingcenter@sjsu.edu, to request access to this form.

Students on Progress Notice are subject to disqualification in the major. See the College of Science Academic Notice policy for more information.

Change of Major Advising:

Contact the Meteorology and Climate Science Department to learn about how to apply to a major in Meteorology and Climate Science and request change of major advising.

Apply to Meteorology and Climate Science:

To apply to a major within the Meteorology and Climate Science Department, evaluate your eligibility based on current admission criteria. 

Submit your Spring 2025 application (for Fall 2025 admission consideration) by May 01, 2025.

If you have questions about your Fall 2024 change of major application, email the College of Science Academic Programs support unit at science-academicprograms@sjsu.edu.

Submitting a Change of Major Application does not automatically result in admittance to the major.