HOW DO I BECOME A PRE-MAJOR?

Students in CLAS can come to the Journalism Department office, Room 422, Årjona, and sign up as pre-majors. Once established as pre-majors they will be advised by a department advisor who works only with freshmen and sophomores. When a student is accepted into the major, a faculty advisor is assigned.

Students enrolled in other UConn schools and colleges (including students in ACES) must first change schools. They can get assistance with this procedure at the CLAS Academic Services Center, 423 Whitney Road.

HOW DO I BECOME A MAJOR?

Students must apply to the Journalism Department to become majors. They must do so by the end of the third full week of classes in the fall or spring semester. A student who is not accepted initially may reapply in subsequent semesters. Forms can be obtained in the Journalism Department Student Resource Center, Arjona 428.

Students must meet the following two requirements:

1) Successful completion of at least 39 credits. (Students who are members in good standing of the University Honors Program may apply after completing 23 credits at UConn.)

2) Cumulative GPA of at least 2.8 - or - successful performance on a timed writing exercise administered by the department. Applicants taking the test must show mastery of the fundamental tools of writing, including spelling, grammar and syntax. The applicant's academic record and goals also will be considered.

HOW DO I APPLY?

Download the Online Admission Instructions.

Select the form that pertains to you from the choices below and return the completed application to Arjona 422.