FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS / Academic Advising

Some of the most common questions in advising are listed below. For further clarification, please contact your academic advisor.

If I am a transfer student, how do I know which courses fulfill particular PLU requirements?
While the only guaranteed way to know is to get an official evaluation from the Registrar's Office, you can view a transfer equivalency guide for all Washington state community colleges (and those in Portland).

How can I change my advisor?
A Change of Advisor Form must be filled out and returned to the Academic Advising Office, Ramstad 112. You must receive the signature of your new advisor in order to change your advisor.

How is my GPA calculated?
Examples for GPA calculation are located here.

How can I calculate my own GPA?
To calculate your GPA use the calculator located here.

DECLARING AND CHANGING MAJORS/MINORS

How do I declare my major?
Once you have decided upon a major, you'll need to make an appointment with the chair of the department, or a departmental faculty member, to help you fill out your Academic Program Contract. Once that paperwork has been filled out and signed by the chair of the department, you need to bring the APC to the Registrar's Office in Student Services.

Once I declare a major or minor, does that mean that I am stuck?
No. Changing a major or minor is as simple as filling out a new APC and following the same process as above. There is a line on each APC that reads "Replacing a first major".

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