Changing Your Major

Add/Remove Major, Minor, or Area of Emphasis

Before changing your major, minor, or area of emphasis, note the following: 

  • Some fine arts majors/minors require an application. Contact the department for more information on its specific process.
  • Always add the “Intended” version of a major if one is listed. 
  • Add your new major/minor before deleting your old major.
Add a Major, Minor, or Area of Emphasis
  • Log into Athena
  • Click on the large box titled “Student Services”
  • Select “Student & Registration”
  • Select “My Programs”
  • Select “Add Major”​​​​​​​ (or “Minor,” or “Area of Emphasis”)
  • Select your new Major (​​​​​​​or “Minor,” or “Area of Emphasis”) from the dropdown menu (remember, add the “Intended” version if one is listed.)
  • Select “Next,” then “Confirm”
  • The new major will now appear under My Majors
Remove a Major, Minor, or Area of Emphasis
  • Log into Athena
  • Click on the large box titled “Student Services”
  • Select “Student & Registration”
  • Select “My Programs”
  • Select “Remove Major”​​​​​​​ (or “Minor,” or “Area of Emphasis”)
  • Select your new Major (​​​​​​​or “Minor,” or “Area of Emphasis”) to remove from the dropdown menu
  • Select “Next,” then “Confirm”
  • The Major, Minor, or Area of Emphasis will no longer appear.

updated 4.10.26 by askfranklin@uga.edu