Forms

Students can change their math degree option anytime.

1. Download the College of Science Change of Second Major/Minor/Option Form from the College of Science Forms Page.
2. Complete the first section with your student information. Complete the Request to Add or Drop an Option In the College of Science section by selecting the degree option you would like to add and the degree option you would like to drop. You will see "BS, MATH:" followed by the name of the degree option.
3. Sign and Date the bottom of the form (digital, typed signature is fine).
4. Upload the form to Jessica Hurdus's Document Portal. After it is uploaded, a departmental signature will be included and the form will be submited to the College of Science on your behalf.

Students can change their primary major to mathematics during VT's common change of major periods. The next change of major period is May 2, 2024 - May 17, 2024. Note: Students in their first semester at VT must wait until final grades post (May 12) before requesting to change their primary major to math.

Students who want to change their primary major to math can apply through Hokie Spa. Click here for step-by-step instructions.

Continuing students can add math as a second major anytime. Students in their first semester at VT must wait until final grades post (May 12) before requesting to add math as a second major.

1. Schedule an Advising Appointment with Jessica Hurdus to discuss your plans for adding math as a second major.
2. Download the College of Science Change of Second Major/Minor/Option Form
3. Complete the first section with your student information. Complete the Request to Add or Drop A Second Major section by choosing "BS, MATH:" followed by the degree option you are choosing in the add secondary major dropdown menu.
4. Sign and Date the bottom of the form (digital, typed signature is fine).
5. Upload the form to Jessica Hurdus's Document Portal. After it is uploaded, a departmental signature will be included and the form will be submited to the College of Science on your behalf.

Students can add or drop a math minor anytime. No appointment is necessary.

1. Download the College of Science Change of Second Major/Minor/Option Form
   
2. Complete the first section with your student information. Complete the Request to Add or Drop a Minor section and choose MATH from the appropriate add/drop minor dropdown menu.
3. Sign and date the bottom of the form (digital, typed signature is fine).
4. Upload the form to the COS Dean's Office Document Portal. A department signature is not required to add or drop a math minor.

IMPORTANT: Allow up to six weeks for processing.

To submit the Authorization to Take Courses Elsewhere (US) Form:

1. Discuss your course plans with your academic advisor.
2. Download the Authorization to Take Courses Elsewhere (US) Form from the College of Science Forms Page.
3. Complete all sections of the form, including the student signature field. You will need to run a DARS report to fill in the box on page 2.
4. Submit the completed form to Jessica Hurdus's Document Portal. (Never email a form that contains your full name and ID number.)
5. Your form will be reviewed and you will be notified of any necessary changes via email. If you have not received an email within one business week of form submission, email jmhurdus@vt.edu.
6. Once any necessary updates are made (by you), the form will be signed and submitted to the College of Science on your behalf.
7. Allow up to six weeks for processing. You will receive an email from the College of Science indicating whether your transfer credit has been approved.

IMPORTANT: Allow two to three months for processing.

1. Directions for completing the Authorization to Take Courses Abroad (Study Abroad) Form can be found on the College of Science Forms Page. Step-by-step directions are listed on the top of the form itself. Follow these directions carefully. You must first meet with the Global Education office and then meet with your advisor.
2. Once you have met with the Global Education Office, obtained their signature on the form, and met with your advisor, submit the completed form and a syllabus for each class abroad listed in the form to Jessica Hurdus's Document Portal. (Never email a form that contains your full name and ID number.) 
3. Your form will be reviewed and you will be notified of any necessary changes via email. If you have not received an email within one business week of form submission, email jmhurdus@vt.edu.
4. Once any necessary updates are made (by you), the form will be signed and a bundle of form+syllabi will be submitted to the College of Science on your behalf.
5. Allow two to three months for processing. You will receive an email from the College of Science indicating whether your transfer credit has been approved.

To apply for a course withdrawal, complete the Course Withdrawal form found on the College of Science Forms Page. Some notes about course withdrawal are below.

• Requesting a course withdrawal (W grade policy) will denote a final grade of "W" on your transcript for each course in which a Course Withdrawal is applied. No credit is earned for a course with a W grade, and a W grade does not factor into GPA. Withdrawing from a course will not change full-time student status, as the course(s) withdrawn from will remain on your transcript (though no credit is earned). 
• Students are permitted to withdraw from up to three courses during their time at Virginia Tech. 
• The deadline to apply for a course withdrawal in a particular semester is the last day of classes of that semester. 
• An advisor's signature is not required on the form, but it is highly recommended to discuss a course withdrawal decision with your advisor.