How do I declare or switch to a CCI major or minor?
If you’re a student who’s interested in declaring or switching to a major or minor in the College of Communication and Information, you can follow the steps below.
Current Kent State Students
If you’ve already been admitted to Kent State and have already declared a major, haven’t yet chosen a major (exploratory) or would just like to add on a minor, follow these steps:
- Explore the Majors and Minors we have to offer and find the right fit for you.
- Schedule an appointment with your current advisor to discuss the major or minor you’ve selected. If you’re already assigned a major in the College, you can find your advisor in our Advising & Graduation section. If you’re not yet in the College, you can find your current advisor in FlashLine under Student Dashboard > My Advisors.
- Once you’ve got the okay from your advisor, declare your CCI major or minor in FlashLine under Student > Resources > Advising and GPS > Change Undergraduate Program
New Freshman
If you’re a new student applying to Kent State for the first time and would like to declare a CCI major upon admission, follow these steps:
- Explore the Majors and Minors we have to offer and find the right fit for you.
- Follow the steps for applying as a Transfer Student and be sure to select your CCI major of interest when completing your application
Adding a Minor: Once you’ve been admitted, you can follow the instructions above (Current Kent State Students) to add on a CCI minor, if you’d like.
Transfer, Transitioning & Former Students
If you’re transferring to Kent State from another institution, transitioning from a regional campus or have taken classes at Kent State in the past, follow these steps:
- Explore the Majors and Minors we have to offer and find the right fit for you.
- Follow the steps for applying as a Transfer Student and be sure to select your CCI major of interest when completing your application.
Adding a Minor: Once you’ve been admitted, you can follow the instructions above (Current Kent State Students) to add on a CCI minor, if you’d like.