Declaring IB as a Major

The College of Letters & Science expects that all students declare by the time they earn or have in progress 85 units. Students who remain undeclared will have a registration block until declared.

To declare IB as a major, students:

  • Must have completed at least six of the eight lower division requirements, graded and already posted on an available transcript.
  • Must have a minimum of 2.0 GPA in lower division courses, or 70 grade points in proper course work at the time of declaration.  Please come visit us in 2033 VLSB for details.
  • See steps for declaring below.

If you are still working on the requirements and have questions, your readiness and eligibility will be evaluated by the IB Undergraduate Services Office.

Note to Transfer Students:
It is strongly recommended that lower division courses be completed before arriving at Berkeley. The College of Letters & Science sets a limit to the number of semesters or units you may accrue after transfering. Transfers should also:

  • Communicate with the Undergraduate Student Services Office before the start of their first semester or soon after for advising and planning.
  • Complete a successful semester at Berkeley prior to declaration. This is required.

Steps for Declaring:

  1. Come by the Undergraduate Student Services Office during weeks 1-8 of any semester with copies of all transcripts (unofficial ok) and a list of current enrollments.
  2. Complete the IB Major Checksheet. This form is also available in the Undergraduate Student Services Office. [You will need to use the "IB Courses List" to complete the IB Major Checksheet.]
  3. Discuss your past coursework and future academic plan with Gwen or Nancy at the Undergraduate Student Services Office. Get assigned to a Faculty Advisor and note his/her office and office hours.
  4. Meet your Faculty Advisor, review the completed IB Major Checksheet, obtain advice, and signature.
  5. Return the signed form to Gwen or Nancy; obtain and complete the College of Letters & Sciences' "Petition to Declare Major".
  6. Hand-deliver petition to 113 Campbell Hall. You will appear officially declared 3-5 days subsequent to that submission.
[Note: you can expect the 6 steps above to require at least 7-10 days to complete.]

 

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