Declare or Cancel an L&S Major

Business students who gain approval to complete an additional major in L&S must complete major requirements prior to or concurrently with their Business major/degree.  Students who have fulfilled the major and degree requirements for the BBA will be graduated, even if L&S major requirements have not been completed!

NOTE: Business students may complete only ONE additional major in Letters & Science.

To declare a second L&S major:

• Meet with major advisor in Letters and Science and complete the major declaration form.

• form must have L&S academic advisor's signature
• form must be filled out completely!

• Deliver completed major declaration form to 3150 Grainger Hall.  Incomplete or inaccurate forms will not be processed.  You will be notified via e-mail if there is missing information on the declaration form.

• You, your School of Business academic advisor, and your L&S academic advisor are notified by e-mail of the decision related to the request and copies of Dean's Action are distributed to appropriate campus offices.

• Meet regularly with School of Business academic advisor and Letters and Science major advisor regarding major and/or degree requirements.

To cancel a second L&S major

For a Business student wishing to cancel a declared L&S Major:

1. Download the L&S Major/Certificate/Option Declaration/Cancellation Form found at the following web site: http://www.ls.wisc.edu/handbook/ChapterSix/chVI-33.htm#majordecform. Complete the following steps:
2. L&S advisor and student fill out the form. Please note:
   1. The form must be signed and dated by both the student and a representative of the Major Department.
   2. The form must include the name, phone, and email address of the departmental faculty or staff advisor associated with the major. Departments may designate an individual who serves as a "general advising contact".
   3. Distribute copies to: student, relevant Major Department(s), turn in the original copy to Undergraduate Academic Services room 3150 Grainger Hall. UAS will then forward the original to the Office of the Registrar.
3. The Registrar’s Office will update the student’s program in ISIS.