This information is for current RPI students. For prospective RPI students interested in becoming a HASS Major, please see RPI's Admission page.
Become a HASS Major
This page will guide you through declaring a HASS Dual or switching your major to a HASS Degree.
But first...
Some HASS Programs (DSIS, GSAS) have a required application process. Rather than using the steps outlined on this page, please go right to their application requirements by clicking the button below.
(DSIS) Design, Innovation & Society Application | Deadline: December 15th
(GSAS) Games, Simulation, Arts & Sciences Application | Deadline: December 15th
For all other HASS Majors...
Steps to become a HASS Major
The following instructions apply to current students.
- Meet with your current Academic Advisor * to ensure that your major would be compatible with a dual. Not all RPI degrees can conveniently merge with another program without extending your graduation date beyond the typical 4-year degree. Make sure you know what is possible before you begin.
- Develop a Plan of Study
- Use the Academic Catalog to review the academic requirements and develop a semester-by-semester Plan of Study (PoS).
- Use the Requirement Checklists and PoS Blank Templates provided.
- Be sure you follow your Cohort's Requirements.
- Have your first PoS draft reviewed by your current advisor/department.
- Meet with the HASS Hub Bring your new Plan of Study to a one-on-one meeting with one of our Hub Advisors. It does not need to be finalized. We will provide feedback during your meeting.
Once approved...
- Declare the Dual
- Fill out the Change of Major/Status form (example).
- Submit the form to hassinfo@rpi.edu for "Curriculum Coordinator Signatures."
- Once we have the form, we will assign HASS Hub and Faculty Advisors.
- NOTE: Once the form is processed by the Registrar's Office, you will see your new dual added to DegreeWorks. It will adjust all your requirements to make it easier to track your degree progress. When in doubt, utilize the Plan of Study you developed through this process.
* Other Hubs:
The following instructions apply to current RPI students.
- Meet with the HASS Hub
- Come to a one-on-one meeting with one of our Hub Advisors. We will tell you more about the major(s) you are interested in and help you begin a Plan of Study.
- Come to a one-on-one meeting with one of our Hub Advisors. We will tell you more about the major(s) you are interested in and help you begin a Plan of Study.
- Develop a Plan of Study
- Use the Academic Catalog to review the academic requirements and develop a semester-by-semester Plan of Study (PoS).
- Use the Requirement Checklists and PoS Blank Templates provided.
- Be sure you follow your Cohort's Requirements.
If all looks good to you, and you are ready to switch...
- Declare your new HASS Major
- Fill out the Change of Major/Status form (example).
- Submit this form to hassinfo@rpi.edu for "Curriculum Coordinator Signatures."
- NOTE: Once the form is processed by the Registrar's Office, you will see your new major added to DegreeWorks. It will adjust all your requirements to make it easier to track your degree progress. When in doubt, utilize the Plan of Study you developed through this process.
We are so excited to have you join us in HASS!