Academic Planning

Choosing a major can be difficult, but EWU has the resources to help you make the right decision. Here are a few ways you can explore careers and majors at EWU.

Program Explorer

The Program Explorer provides an overview of each program, including sample classes, degrees offered, and career areas. Search programs by division, degree type, location and more. You can also filter programs by your skills or interests.

Launch Program Explorer

Career Services

Career Services has multiple resources to help you explore majors and careers, including career advisors, assessments, and career exploration courses.

Career & Major Exploration Resources

Contact

Career Services
114 Showalter Hall
Cheney, WA 99004

Career Services Website
email: careers@ewu.edu
phone: 509.359.6365
fax: 509.359.6940

EWU Catalog

The EWU Catalog has information about every department, program, and course available at EWU. You can use this to explore degree options and requirements.

EWU Catalog

After you have decided on a major, it's time to declare. All undergraduates must declare a major by the time they have completed 90 credits.

To declare your major, you must meet with a faculty advisor and fill out the Major Declaration Form.

The department will turn in the form to Records and Registration, Sutton 201, or fax it to 509.359.6153.

For more information, see our Declare Your Major page.

After you have declared your major, you can use the EWU Catalog to see which classes are required to complete your degree. This is a useful reference when filling out your Academic Planner or when registering for classes.

Current Catalog

Previous Catalogs

Catalog Years

Major or Minor Requirements

The term you declare your major or minor (your Catalog Term) determines the requirements of that major or minor. When referencing the catalog for major or minor requirements, be sure to select the catalog year when you declared.

General Education Requirements

General Education requirements are based on the term you were admitted to EWU (your Admit Term). When referencing the catalog for general education requirements, be sure to select the catalog year when you were admitted to EWU.

Finding your Admit Term and Catalog Term

If you don't know what your Admit Term or Catalog Term, you can find them in InsideEWU.

1. Login to your InsideEWU.
2. Select EagleNET.
3. Click on the Students tab.
4. Under Academic Profile in the left column, select the current term from the dropdown.
5. This will generate your Academic Profile, which includes your Admit Term and your Catalog Term.

Major Academic Plans

Major Academic Plans (MAPs) are four-year academic plans designed for each degree or program. MAPs are geared towards freshmen, but they can still be a guide for any student. They are helpful for determining which order to take degree-related classes in. They can also be used in conjunction with your Academic Planner.

Reminder: The term you declare your major or minor determines the requirements of that major or minor. When referencing a MAP, be sure to select the catalog year when you declared.