Declare a Major
There are three ways to declare a major at Tyler:
Select a major on your application.
New students can declare a major when they apply to Tyler. Simply select your chosen major on your application.
If you are not sure what you want to study, did not select a major when you applied, or need to make a change to your major, you have two more options:
Meet with an advisor in the Advising Center.
Advisors can help you select a major based on your goals. If you are transferring from another college or university, have a copy of your transcript with you when you meet with Advising Center staff.
Declare a major online.
Can’t make it to campus to meet with Advising? Complete the form at www.jtcc.edu/declareonline, and our advisors will work with you to declare your major without coming to campus.
What are the benefits of declaring a major?
- You’ll have a clear path to graduation.
- You’ll have the added support of an advisor familiar with your major, employment options and transfer opportunities.
- Declaring a major is a requirement of financial aid and many scholarship opportunities.
Use EMSI Career Coach to explore majors at Tyler, local career data and salaries.
Not sure if you have a major?
Use the Advisement Report in the Student Information System to see your current major.
