Students in certain academic programs are eligible to change concentrations within their degree or change degree level within their field of study as described below. For more information, please see Policy 2002 Change in Concentration, Degree Level, and/or Program.
Concentration changes are changes of curriculum that happen within the same degree level and field of study.
Degree level changes are changes from a higher degree level to a lower degree level within the same field of study. Students who change their degree level are withdrawn from their original degree program at the time that they move to the new degree.
Changing your concentration or degree level may impact your financial aid eligibility and/or lengthen your program of study. When you change your concentration or degree level, the program requirements of your new concentration/degree level are aligned with the current academic catalog at the time of the change, which may be different from the catalog requirements when you began.
It is the student’s responsibility to determine financial aid and academic implications for a concentration or degree level change. For more information or to discuss your options, please make an appointment with your student success advisor.
Concentration Change
Eligible programs with concentrations include:
To initiate a concentration change, please make an appointment with your student success advisor. Following your meeting with your student success advisor, you will need to complete a SignNow document stating your intention to change concentrations.
Concentration change requests should be reflected in your academic plan in myUWS.edu within two (2) business days after your confirmation that you wish to change your concentration.
Degree Level Change
Eligible programs to move down a degree include:
To discuss degree level change option, review degree requirements in the new program, and/or initiate a change, please make an appointment with your student success advisor. Following your meeting with your student success advisor, you will need to complete a SignNow document stating your intention to change degree levels and agreeing to the new academic plan developed by your student success advisor and your program director.
Degree level changes are processed during the term break. Your new degree level will be reflected in your academic plan in myUWS.edu over the break that follows your confirmation that you wish to change degree levels.
FAQs
How does changing my concentration or degree level impact my financial aid eligibility?
Each student’s financial aid situation is slightly different. Please contact the office of financial aid to determine the impacts of changing your concentration or degree level on your financial aid eligibility.
Will the courses I’ve already taken be applied to my new concentration or degree level?
Many, but not all, courses taught within the same field of study can apply to more than one concentration and/or degree level. Please make an appointment with your student success advisor to discuss how the courses you’ve already taken will be applied to your new concentration or degree level.
How long does it take to change my concentration or degree level?
Concentration changes are processed as they are received and should be reflected in your academic plan in myUWS.edu within two (2) business days of your signing the SignNow agreement.
Degree level changes are processed during the term break and will not be reflected in myUWS.edu until that time.
You will receive a copy of your fully completed SignNow document once all departments have signed off and the changes have been made. When you receive the completed document, please review your academic plan in myUWS.edu to ensure that it accurately reflects your new concentration or degree level.
Who should I contact if I have questions or wish to discuss my options for making a change?
Please make an appointment with your student success advisor to discuss your specific situation. Your advisor can help you understand how your current classes will be reflected in a new concentration or degree level and help you decide whether you wish to make changes.
