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Double Major, Second Major, Change Major

The deadline for applications to revise majors has passed. Refer to the dates below and on the admissions guide for information about the next application period.

Students wishing to modify their current field of study should thoroughly review the admissions guide before proceeding.

Double Majors

A double major in the Terry College of Business enables a student to complete two majors concurrently while earning the BBA degree from the Terry College of Business. (A student must complete a minimum of 21 additional hours in the specific major requested to earn the BBA degree.)

Second Majors

A second major in the Terry College of Business is the terminology used when a student has completed or will complete his/her BBA degree and wishes to begin an additional major in a future term following receipt of the degree. A minimum of 21 additional hours in the specific major requested is required.

Change Majors

Students who are currently enrolled in Terry majors must complete an application to change majors. Students may not request a change of major until they have completed one full semester following their admission to the Terry College of Business.

Terry College of Business academic departments review applications to add a double major, add a second major, or change majors during the regular application periods in fall and spring semesters. An additional application period for Terry College students to request a change of major, second major or double major is available in the summer application period.

Application Periods for Major Revisions
  Application/Testing Deadline Decisions Emailed
Fall Semester September 1 late October
Summer Semester May 1 late June
Spring Semester February 1 late March

* Due to the high-demand of some majors, the ability to double major, add a second major, or change to another major is not guaranteed.

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Appeals for Denied Applications

The decision of the department is final. However, you may resubmit an application to the original department if you have additional academic information that significantly affects your application.

Appeals of admission decisions should be directed to the undergraduate admissions committee and submitted to the Undergraduate Program Office, 301 Brooks Hall, 706‑542‑5725.

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Contact Information

Undergraduate Programs
Terry College of Business
University of Georgia
301 Brooks Hall
Athens, GA 30602
706-542-5725
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