How To Declare The Majors

The Department of Psychology offers two majors: Brain and Cognitive Science and Psychology.

Click here to learn more about why you should join the Department of Psychology.

Psychology majors can specialize in a specific concentration including Behavioral Neuroscience, Clinical/Community, Cognitive, Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental, Diversity Science, Intradisciplinary, Organizational, Social, and Personality Psychology.

The Psychology Advising Office has prepared an interactive Powerpoint for you to learn more about the majors/minor, how/when to declare, and course requirements.

Single Major, Double Major, Dual Degree?

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

Where and When to Declare

If you meet the below criteria, you can formally declare Brain & Cognitive Science 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.

Not a current Illinois student?

• Transfer Students: If you have never attended Illinois (but have attended a 2-year or 4-year school) and are considering a Psychology major, click here to learn more about transferring to Illinois.
• New Students, be sure to find more information about undergraduate admissions on the Office of Admissions website.

Questions for an advisor?

Contact Undergraduate Advising @ psych-advising@illinois.edu