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Your Major/Minor

What majors are offered at Baruch?

Consult the Undergraduate Bulletin for a complete list of majors available at the College.

Students majoring in the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences and in the School of Public Affairs must declare their majors with a faculty advisor in the appropriate department.

The following majors are in the Zicklin School of Business.

Some departments require that certain courses must be completed prior to declaring a major offered in their department. In certain instances there may be a minimum GPA required in order to proceed from one level of coursework to a higher level.

A student cannot substitute a course that has been specified in their major specialization form without the written permission of the faculty advisor in the department.

Sixty percent of the courses in the major must be completed at Baruch.

A 'C' (2.0) average in the major courses is required for graduation.

If you are uncertain about your choice of major, meet with a faculty advisor from the department(s) of interest to you, a counselor from the Starr Career Development Center and last with an Academic advisor from the Center for Academic Advisement.

Please note:
Students who receive financial aid through the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) are required to declare their major by the time they reach junior standing (61 credits). Students who are not yet eligible to declare a certain major can file for a temporary one at the Registrar's Office for financial aid purposes.

A student may always change his/her major.

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 What is the Eligibility Review for Your Major?

Eligibility Review For Your Major.

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 Do I need to complete a minor? What is the Tier 3 minor?

The following groups must complete the Tier 3 minor

  • Freshmen entering Fall 2001 and after
  • All students entering Fall 2003 and after
  • All COL (Pre-Business Transfer Students)
The Tier 3 Minor is in addition to your intended major. Be sure you have taken the time to explore the fields of study you plan to select before completing this form. Think about your interests, your strengths, and your values.

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 I entered the college prior to Fall 2001 , and did not have any breaks in attendance.

Please meet with an Academic Advisor for more information.

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 How do I declare a minor?

Declaration of the Tier Three Minor is part of the Eligibility Review for Your Major - On -line Application.  You indicate your minor at the time you apply for your major/school.

Students must complete a declaration of minor form with the academic department.  The forms may be obtained at the department or at the Center for Academic Advisement.

Students who are not required to complete the Tier Three minor, but are completing the minor/minor alternative file for the minor at the Office of the Registrar.

Please consult with an academic advisor if you are unsure of your Tier Three/Minor/or Minor alternative requirement.

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