Illinois Students - How to declare the major

The Majors

Become familiar with the two majors (Brain and Cognitive Science and Psychology).  Psychology majors can specialize in areas including Behavioral Neuroscience, Clinical/Community, Cognitive, Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental, Diversity Science, Intradisciplinary, Organizational, Social, and Personality Psychology.  

Major/Minor Information

(Zoom Meeting or On-Line)

Psychology Advising Office provides both an interactive Powerpoint for you or weekly Zoom meetings to learn more about the major/minor, how/when to declare, and course requirements.

Questions: psych-advising@illinois.edu

How To Declare Psychology

Students must complete one course from the following categories prior to declaring the major.

Single Major, Double Major, Dual Degree?

• Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) students wishing to have Psychology as your only major or as a second major: you'll be making a curricular change.
• Non-LAS Illinois students wishing to have Psychology as your only major: you'll be seeking an Intercollegiate Transfer (ICT).
• Non-LAS Illinois students wishing to keep their current major and have Psychology as well: you'll be seeking a Second Degree.

Not a current Illinois student?

Where to Declare

If you meet the above criteria, you can formally declare BCOG or Psychology as a major by visiting the Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) college office in Room 2002 Lincoln Hall during the first two weeks of each semester or the month preceding registration (October & March). LAS students can also declare by completing the appropriate online form. Intercollegiate Transfer students will first need to attend or view an LAS ICT Information Session.