All Undeclared students in SSH (Economics, PSIR, Anthropology, History, Sociology, WLL) declare their major after they completed the first two semesters.
In order to declare your major, please make sure to check the information below.
In order to declare your major, please make sure to check the information below.
Major declaration schedule
Note: Students have 3 attempts to declare their major. The main pool of students declare their majors in May. As for the remaining attempts, please make sure to inform and plan your major declaration with your advisor.
First attempt
After the Spring semester
May 14 - 20
After the Spring semester
May 14 - 20
It is recommended to declare a major at the end of the Spring semester.
Second attempt
After the Summer term
July 29 - August 5
After the Summer term
July 29 - August 5
If a student isn't able to declare his/her major at the end of the Spring semester, he/she has a chance to declare after the Summer term.
Last attempt
After the Fall semester of the
2nd year of studies
From December 8
After the Fall semester of the
2nd year of studies
From December 8
If a student isn't able to declare his/her major at the end of the Summer term and decides to stay Undeclared SSH in the Fall semester of 2nd year, he/she has to meet with his/her advisor and discuss his/her major declaration plan.
This option must be approved by your advisor.
This option must be approved by your advisor.
Major Declaration Instructions
To officially declare your primary major, please follow the steps below:
- Log in to MyRegistrar
- Access your MyRegistrar account using your university login credentials.
- Navigate to Student Requests
- Once logged in, go to the Student Requests section from the main menu.
- Select the Primary Major Declaration form from the list of available request forms.
- Complete the Form
- Enter all required information accurately.
- Review your selected major and ensure all details are correct.
- After reviewing your information, click Submit to send your declaration request for processing.
- Check for progress on the MyRegistrar website.
- If you have met all the requirements and your declaration is approved, your major status will be updated automatically in Student Info section.
Major Declaration requirements
Dear student , please see the following Major Declaration requirements. If you have completed them, then you can submit the form through the Registrar on the specified deadlines. Please also note that the requirements may differ for 1st and 2nd year students.
He/she must complete 3 following courses with a grade of “B-“ or above in each course:
1. ECON 101 Introduction to Microeconomics
2. ECON 102 Introduction to Macroeconomics
3. MATH 161 Calculus I
In addition, the students MUST satisfy the CGPA requirement of a minimum of 2.75
Students are encouraged to take intermediate courses in their second year.
1. ECON 101 Introduction to Microeconomics
2. ECON 102 Introduction to Macroeconomics
3. MATH 161 Calculus I
In addition, the students MUST satisfy the CGPA requirement of a minimum of 2.75
Students are encouraged to take intermediate courses in their second year.
He/she must pass these following TWO courses with a grade of “C“ or above:
1. PLS120 Introduction to Political Theory
2. PLS140 Introduction to Comparative Politics
3. PLS150 Introduction to International Relations
For the 2nd year students: In addition, the students MUST satisfy the GPA requirement of a minimum of 2.5 after three academic semesters and must pass three of the courses mentioned above
1. PLS120 Introduction to Political Theory
2. PLS140 Introduction to Comparative Politics
3. PLS150 Introduction to International Relations
For the 2nd year students: In addition, the students MUST satisfy the GPA requirement of a minimum of 2.5 after three academic semesters and must pass three of the courses mentioned above
He/she must pass at least one course in Anthropology major (anything that starts with the abbreviation ANT) with a grade of “C“ or above.
He/she must pass at least one course in Sociology major (anything that starts with the abbreviation SOC) with a grade of “C“ or above.
After Fall semester of the second year and onward, students should complete HST 100 with a grade of "B-" or above.
He/she must pass at least one WLL or LING course with a grade of “B-“ or above
Transfer requirements from Undeclared SSH to BSc majors
Students who wish to transfer from the Undeclared track to any Bachelor of Science (BS) program must follow the same requirements and procedures that apply to Major Confirmation.
Please note that requirements for second-year students may differ (check info in Academic Handbook). Students are encouraged to review program-specific guidelines and consult with academic advisors to ensure they meet all necessary conditions before initiating the transfer process.
Please note that requirements for second-year students may differ (check info in Academic Handbook). Students are encouraged to review program-specific guidelines and consult with academic advisors to ensure they meet all necessary conditions before initiating the transfer process.
Major Confirmation
- SSH Science students (Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics) do not need to fill in any forms.
- If you meet all the requirements, you will continue your studies in your major. Your grades and GPA (if required) will be checked by the AAO.
- Students who could not satisfy the requirements by the end of the Summer term will be automatically transferred to SSH Undeclared at the end of the Summer term.
He/she must complete the following five courses with a grade of “C” or above in each course by the end of the Summer term:
- BIOL 110 Modern Biology I
- BIOL 110L Modern Biology I Laboratory
- CHEM 102 General Chemistry II
- CHEM 101L General Chemistry I Laboratory
- MATH 161 Calculus I
He/she must complete the following course with a grade of “C” or above by the end of the Summer term:
CHEM 102 General Chemistry II
CHEM 102 General Chemistry II
He/she must earn a minimum GPA of 3.0 in:
- MATH 161 Calculus I
- MATH 162 Calculus II
He/she must complete the following three courses with a grade of “C-” or above in each course by the end of the Summer term:
- PHYS 162 Physics II for Scientists and Engineers with Laboratory
- MATH 162 Calculus II
- CSCI 151 Programming for Scientists and Engineers/CSCI 115 Programming Fundamentals
If you have any trouble in accessing the forms or any, please email to aao@nu.edu.kz