Admitted Students
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| Q | Can I change my major before classes start in the fall? |
| A | You can change your major after June 2. You will need to work with your academic advisor to make sure you are prepared to enter an alternative program at the appropriate time. You will typically need to stay in the program to which you’ve been admitted for your first year of study. You will mostly be taking general education requirements that will keep you on track for most programs. There will be certain prerequisite courses as well as a minimum GPA requirement that will have to be met in order to transfer. You will also need approval from your current college as well as the new college. Contact the college office of your desired major for requirements. close |
| Q | Will I have an opportunity to take a proficiency test to earn college credit? |
| A | Yes, proficiency tests are offered in most subject areas. You must sign up for the proficiency exam with the specific academic department. Proficiency tests are usually offered a few times during a semester. The first opportunity for incoming students to take a proficiency test will be during the first week of class. close |
| Q | Can I double major and/or add a minor? |
| A | If you would like to double major or add a minor you will need to speak with your advisor at ACCESS Orientation. He or she will be able to instruct you on how to proceed. close |
| Q | When is the deadline for accepting the offer of admission? |
| A | You should submit your offer of admission online by May 1 or within two weeks of receipt of the Notice of Admission letter if received after April 15. close |
| Q | What do I do if I am unable to accept my offer of admission online? |
| A | Please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by calling 443.885.3000. close |
| Q | How do I cancel my admission and housing? |
| A | You can cancel the offer of admission online or you can submit a letter requesting to cancel your admission to Morgan State University , Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment. If you have signed up for housing and summer orientation you will also need to notify Housing and Retention. close |
| Q | When would I be able to register for Fall classes? |
| A | Your Fall class schedule will be entered following your Placement Test. Placement tests are administered during the ACCESS Orientation Program for New Students. Academic advisors meet with new students to input your classes for the Fall. close |
| Q | I currently live out of state. When am I eligible for in-state tuition? |
| A | The parent’s domicile is used to determine residency. A person whose parent(s) moves to Maryland may become a resident at the beginning of the next term following the move. If you are legally emancipated from your parents or independent, you must reside in the state of Maryland for one year for non-educational purposes before being eligible for in- state tuition. See Maryland Residency Requirements. close |