When and How to Declare

When to declare

The requirements for declaring vary by faculty and program.

• BA students
  • Use your first and second years to explore your options.
  • Look at the requirements for the majors you're considering.
  • Plan to take the core second-year required courses in second year to stay on track while trying to decide.
  • You can declare your major at any time after you have completed 5 full credits.
  • Some programs require you to declare to be able to register for their required courses.
  • If you are unsure of your major, meet with an academic advisor for help in exploring your options.
    
• BSc students
  • Declare your major as soon as you have completed 5 full credits.
  • Some programs require you to declare to be able to register for their required courses.
  • If you are unsure of your major, meet with an academic advisor for help in exploring your options.
    
• BComm/BMgmt students
  • Students enrolled in the Commerce Co-op or Management program will declare a major in their final year of study.
    
  • These programs also offer a general degree option should you choose not to major.
    
• All other programs
  • Academic Advisors in your department/school can provide information and advice on specific program requirements.

How to declare your major

1. Login to Dal Online
2. In Web for Students, click on Admissions
3. Click on Declare Your Major
4. Fill out and submit the form

If you experience any problems with the online form, contact the Registrar's Office at (902) 494.2450 or email: studentonline@dal.ca.

Honours/Combined honours

If you are planning to enter the honours program, you need to complete an honours application form [PDF - 199 kB] in consultation with your honours advisor. Once approved by your honours advisor, the form is submitted to the Registrar's Office in order to update your record. If you are applying to do combined honours, you need to meet with advisors in both departments and get their approval.