Major Changes
Are you eligible to change majors? Please review the information below to determine eligibility.
*During peak times (peak times are during advance registration periods and end of term before drop/add) processing major change requests may take up to 3-4 weeks, requests are reviewed in the order received.
Major Change from Outside Heavener
Non-business student’s eligibility to change into any Heavener major is determined by two different GPAs: your UF GPA and a student’s GPA in one or more completed business tracking courses (ECO 2013, ECO 2023, CGS 2531/ISM 3013, STA 2023, MAC 2233/MAC 2311, ACG 2021, and ACG 2071). Which scenario below applies to your situation?
- 3.0 Business Tracking GPA or > required to change into any Heavener business major
- 2.0 UF GPA or > UF GPA required
- Completed less than 130 total credit hours as determined by a Heavener advisor at the time of my requested major change
- 3.0 UF GPA or > required to change into any Heavener business major
- Completed less than 130 total credit hours as determined by a Heavener advisor at the time of my requested major change
- 3.0 Business Tracking GPA or > required to change into any Heavener business major
- 2.0 UF GPA or > UF GPA required to change majors
- Completed less than 130 total credit hours as determined by a Heavener advisor at the time of my requested major change
- Transfer students admitted into UF as a non-business major are not eligible to change majors into the Heavener School. Learn about Heavener Transfer admissions.
- PaCE students may only major change to the General Studies major, even after transitioning to campus
- View transition requirements on the PaCE Business website
Major Change Inside Heavener
Current business majors that were admitted to UF as a freshman are eligible to change freely from one business major to another until their major coursework begins. Schedule a meeting with your Academic Advisor to officially change majors.
*Have you completed or enrolled in 50% of your major courses? If so, you are not eligible to change from one business major to another.
**Please note that students admitted to UF as a transfer student are not eligible to change their major.
What are my major courses?
- MAR 3503, MAR 4803 and eight-credits of 3000/4000-level marketing electives
- For catalog year 2017 or earlier: FIN 4243, FIN 4414, FIN 4504 and/or four-credits of any 3000/4000-level ACG, FIN and REE prefix electives (REE 3043 is excluded from this list)
- For catalog year 2018 or later: FIN 4243, FIN 4504, FIN4414, ACG3101, and ACG4111
- The 8th universal tracking course- FIN 3403 – must earn ‘B’ or better at UF within 2 attempts of taking the class (this includes dropping and withdrawing from the course)
- ISM 3254, ISM 3255, ISM 4113, ISM 4210, ISM 4220, ISM 4330, QMB 4701 and/or QMB 4702
- MAN 3240, MAN 4301, MAN 4723 and four-credits of 3000/4000-level MAN or BUL prefix elective or ENT3003
- Completed any two courses in your chosen area of specialization
Business Major Changes outside Heavener
Business majors changing into any major outside Heavener must contact their new advisor in the appropriate college. Heavener advisors only provide academic advising for current or prospective business majors. Want to change your major outside Heavener? Start by visiting your new advisor found on UF’s Academic Advising webpage.
Changing majors outside business but still interested in continuing your business education? Here are some helpful options:
- Major in something similar to business: Business Related Majors Outside Heavener and UF Majors by Interest
- Pursue Business Minors
- Take Business Elective Courses
- Enroll in a business masters Combination Degree Program, offered through Hough Graduate School of Business
Frequently Asked Questions
Degrees
- The general studies major is a Bachelor of Arts degree and the other business majors are Bachelor of Science degrees. Is that important?
No. There is no significant difference between a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science degree. One degree will not look better than the other on your resume.
Minor and Certificates
- What is the difference between a minor and a certificate?
Minors and certificates are very similar in that they allow you to broaden your knowledge of a particular subject. They are different in that a minor will be listed on your transcript when you graduate, but a certificate will not. This should not inhibit you from pursuing a certificate. Certificates are very beneficial because they oftentimes require a related internship. The Warrington College of Business offers two certificates; retailing leadership which is available to all UF majors, and leadership development which is available for all Heavener School of Business and Fisher School of Accounting students.
- Where can I find a list of minors and certificates offered at UF?
A complete list of minors and certificates and their requirements can be found in the UF Undergraduate Catalog.
- How important is it to earn a minor or certificate?
It’s not imperative that you earn a minor or certificate. Your primary goal should be to take courses that interest you and that will help you develop career knowledge/skills. Minors and certificates are beneficial in that they focus your required elective courses on a specific topic.
- When can I start working on my minor or certificate?
You can begin minor or certificate course work in your first semester. It’s ideal to decide on a minor or certificate early on in your college career so that you have time to finish it.
- Can I earn more than one minor or certificate?
Yes. There is no limit on the number of minors you can earn; however, you must complete all of your minor and bachelor’s degree requirements in eight to nine semesters (excluding summers).
- When can I apply for a minor and how do I go about doing that?
You can apply for your minor once you earn 45 credits (including AP/IB/Dual enrollment/AICE course work). To apply for a minor, complete the minor application through One.UF.
- Can I take my minor and certificate courses at another institution?
Lower division courses that are required for the business administration, entrepreneurship, and real estate minors and the retailing certificate can be taken at another institution that offers an equivalent course; however, all 3000-4000 level minor courses must be taken at UF or via a study abroad program that is pre-approved by the Heavener School of Business. Students who are pursuing a minor in other UF colleges should consult with an advisor in that college. Reminder: Business majors who are taking their last 30 credit hours cannot take courses at another institution except via a pre-approved study abroad program.
- I noticed the requirements for the business administration minor have changed. Which requirements do I have to complete?
Requirements for the business administration minor are based on catalog year. If you started UF prior to Summer B 2009, you will not be held to the new requirements. If you started UF Summer B 2009 or later, you must complete the new requirements.
- Can I take the 3000-4000 level courses that are required for the business administration minor while I’m away from Gainesville?
The Heavener School of Business offers FIN 3403, MAN 3025, and MAR 3023 via a distance learning option every semester. With this option, you can watch the course lectures online and test at a local test site.