Change of Major

Collage of students at a construction site and students working on design plan (top view).

Changing your major to Architecture or Real Estate Development and the Built Environment (REBE) ?

Sign up for ARCH Change of Major   Changing your major to Architecture 

Sign up for REBE Change of Major        Changing your major to Real Estate Development and the Built Environment  

Overview of the Change of Major process:

Step 1:  TerpEngage Major Change Request
Step 2:  Complete Canvas Course
Step 3:  Form Completion
Step 4:  Meet with an Advisor

*Students wishing to earn a double major or  a double degree may need additional advising and coordination with the advising office of their other major prior to course registration.

Questions? Please email archadvise@umd.edu

 

ARCHITECTURE

The change of major period for Fall 2025 has now closed. Any change of major requests submitted at this time will be processed for Spring 2026. The Spring 2026 change of major process will open on September 17, 2025 and close on January 5, 2026.

You may still submit your request through TerpEngage between now and September 17, 2025.  All requests submitted during this time will be reviewed starting September 17th, and any approved changes will take effect for Spring 2026. ELMS invitations will still be sent while your request is pending.

Please note: Any requests submitted after June 2nd will be reviewed in Fall 2025 and, if approved, will be effective for Spring 2026.

 

REAL ESTATE AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT (REBE)

The REBE Change of Major process has been extended for Fall 2025. All REBE Change of Major requests & required paperwork must be completed by August 8th in order to have your major changed for the Fall 2025 semester. Changing your major at this point does not guarantee seats in courses.