How to Declare a Major/Minor
Source: https://art.stanford.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/how-declare-majorminor Parent: https://art.stanford.edu
Enroll in an Introductory Course
Ideally, all prospective majors and minors in Art History, Art Practice, or Film and Media Studies should take the following courses during their freshman or sophomore year:
- ARTHIST 1A: Experiencing Early Global Art and Architecture, ARTHIST 1B: How to Look at Art and Why: An Introduction to the History of Western Painting, or ARTHIST 5: Art and Power
- An introductory lecture or studio course
- Students interested in Film & Media Studies should also take FILMEDIA 4: Introduction to Film Study
Schedule a Meeting with the Student Services Specialist
Before declaring the major/minor in Axess, please schedule an appointment with the Student Services Specialist. This meeting should occur during the first two weeks of the quarter, or as soon as a student decides to declare the major/minor. At this meeting, you will review the program requirements and administrative forms. The Student Services Specialist will also review your transcript and outline the coursework required to complete the relevant degree requirements.
Declare on Axess
You will need to declare the major/minor officially through Axess. After you declare the major/minor, your request will be finalized—provided you have met with the Student Services Specialist.
Select a Faculty Advisor
The Student Services Specialist will discuss the selection of a faculty advisor with you during your first scheduled meeting. You may request a particular faculty member to act as your advisor; however, the designation of a particular advisor depends upon the number of undergraduate students already working with that faculty member. Your advisor must be a member of the regular Stanford faculty (not an adjunct lecturer or adjunct professor). A faculty advisor form must be signed by both the student and faculty advisor for the request to be finalized and processed in Axess.
Contact the Peer Advisors (optional)
If you have additional questions, contact the undergraduate peer advisors for your prospective major or minor program.