Changing Your Major/Program - Non-FSA Students

Your program change request can be denied under one or more of the following criteria:

• You have submitted excessive number of requests to change majors.
• You have started and abandoned an APUS program already (This includes changing program levels between undergraduate/graduate without completing a program, or movement between degree to certificate or between certificates.)
• You have already attempted so many courses that your requested program change will put you above the 150% limit of courses attempted vs earned towards your program.
• You have submitted a graduation application and have not received final clearance.
• You are currently on a program hold.
• You are unsure of your academic and future goals.
• You have a GPA below the minimum GPA for graduate students (3.0).
• You have completed over 75% of your academic program.

Other Important Information Regarding Program Changes

You must use the UNIVERSITY FORMS menu, within the ‘Academic Plan & Forms’ tab, from your ecampus to submit the “Degree Change” form. 

Cancelling Program Change

If you change your mind before the program change is processed, email [email protected] immediately to cancel the request.

Starting Over

You cannot "start over’ in a new program at the same level unless your current program deadline has expired. If your program deadline has expired and you have not completed your program, you may start a new program with a new GPA. All previously-completed APUS courses for which you earned a grade of B or higher, as well as any outside source credit will be applied as institutional or transfer credit where applicable, and you will not be able to retake courses for which you have already received credit in your previous program. If you received below a B in a required course for your new program, you will need to contact your Academic Advisor for your options.

Certificates

You are NOT required to select a certificate with your program. Adding an optional certificate may reduce the amount of credit awarded to your program and can potentially increase the amount of time it will take to complete your program.

Concentrations

Concentrations cannot be removed from programs if they are required. Not all programs require concentrations.

Reposting TCE

If you change your program after you have had a transfer credit award posted, your newly-evaluated transfer credit award will be posted within 21 days of your program change

Disenrolled Students

If you are currently disenrolled and submitting a request to change your program, you will not be able to select a certificate to add to your program.

For more information on program change requests, please contact your Academic Advisor at [email protected].