Please note: this policy does not apply to students who began Georgia Tech before Summer 2024.

• Credit Hours:
  • First-year students: A minimum of 12 Georgia Tech hours must be completed post-high school to apply. A first-year student cannot have more than 60 Georgia Tech hours completed by the end of the semester they are applying. (Georgia Tech dual enrollment hours do not apply.)
  • Transfer students: A minimum of 12 Georgia Tech hours must be completed post-high school. A transfer student cannot have more than 30 Georgia Tech hours completed by the end of the semester they are applying. (Georgia Tech dual enrollment hours do not apply.)
• Sessions and Modules: Must complete a CS module with a grade of 70.
• Application Components: Online application, personal statement, and resume.
• Application Limits: Students can apply a maximum of two times for a change of major to CS.

Course Requirements

• Intro to CS Courses: Must have completed an introductory CS course (CS 1301, CS 1315, or CS 1371) and CS 1331 with a B or better. AP credit, the advanced standing exam, and transfer credit will be accepted for these classes.

Academics

Students must be in good academic standing.

Holistic Review

Students will be evaluated holistically based on their applications. The strength of a student’s personal statement, resume, and grades is considered when determining whether a student will be approved for a change of major to Computer Science. Academic integrity cases may also play a role in the decision-making process. 

Staff and faculty members from Undergraduate Admission and the College of Computing will review applications.

Application Requirement

Students are required to submit a resume and a statement on why they would like to change their major to Computer Science. 

Application Deadlines

• Review Periods: Applications will be reviewed after grades are posted in Spring 2025. The goal is to review applications two times a year. The deadline to apply is May 22, 2025. Future deadlines will be announced at a later date.
• Notification: Students will be notified this summer of their acceptance. Students who are accepted will receive additional information about class registration for the Fall 2025 semester. 

Application and Contact Information

The application can be found here.

Questions can be emailed here. 

Please note: this policy applies to students admitted to Georgia Tech BEFORE Summer 2024. 

1. All students must complete the mandatory Change of Major module to declare Computer Science as a major. 
   1. These modules are for matriculated students only. 
   2. You must be currently attending enrolled in courses at Georgia Tech.
2. Double Majors: To double major, all major related courses in a student's primary major must be in progress or completed with a letter grade, with the exception of students pursuing a double major in CS and Math.
   1. Core impacts classes as defined by the University System of GA can still be outstanding.
   2. Students can apply to graduate with their primary major but are responsible for canceling their active application for graduation to continue with Computer science as a secondary major. Consult with an advisor on how to cancel an active graduation application.
   3. CS and Math double majors cannot do Modeling/Simulation or Theory as a Thread.
   4. CS and EE/CMPE double majors cannot do Devices or Information Internetworks as a Thread.
   5. Students can take computer science courses while not declared as a computer science major via normal registration procedures. See Computer Science registration website for details.
3. Students must be in good academic standing, meaning cannot be on Academic Warning, Probation, or Dismissal.
4. It is recommended that ALL students complete the institutional priority course as designated for their department prior to attempting to change their major to computer science.The institutional priority course is typically CS1301/1315/1371, depending on a students' previous major. Students must pass this course with a grade of “C” or higher before changing majors to CS.  It is REQUIRED for sophomores-seniors changing majors into CS unless they are a transfer student or first semester freshman.
5. Transfer students must complete at least one semester at Tech and be in good Academic Standing before changing into Computer Science.

Application Procedures

Students must complete the module, application, and have been contacted by a member of the CoC advising team, and submit the required documentation in collaboration with the CoC advising team in order to complete the Change of Major process.

The Change of major process for students who matriculated before Summer 2024 is as follows:

1. Complete the module and application during the application window that is posted on the website (at the end of the next section).
2. Wait until a member of the advising team has reached out to you via email as they will give you further instructions on how to complete the process.
3. Complete the process according to the emailed instructions provided by the advisor.

Note: There is no change of major meeting and forms sent to advisors outside of this posted procedure will not be processed, even if the module has been completed.

• After completing the module, students may submit a Change of Major Form up until the end of the current academic year (Summer-Fall-Spring). A new academic year begins each summer and students are required to complete the module AND application again once a new academic year begins.
• Only eligible students, or students who meet current change of major requirements, should complete the COM form.
• Please note that all applications are subject to approval at the discretion of the CS department, which may include criteria not available to the public.

Students must score a 70 or above in order to be considered for change of major purposes.

Eligible Students who complete the change of major application will be contacted via email by an advisor by the date as indicated below. with additional information including the change of major instructions.

Applications for changing majors to Computer Science have closed for the 24-25 Academic Year.

Students who are changing majors to computer science can still register for computer science courses during registration.

Registration information, including major restrictions and dates, can be found here

View CS degree requirements here

Students can perform a 'what if' scenario and also consult this page to strategize for the upcoming semester, by focusing on outstanding core requirements and CS 1331.

The CS Department does not provide overloads or permits; students will have to utilize normal registration procedures to access courses.

Please click here to access the CS change of major module