Adding (or removing) an Engineering Minor

The process outlined below may be used to add (or remove) minors offered by the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS).

Note that some engineering minors are open to all students on campus; others are restricted to current CEAS students. Make sure to check the minor requirements before proceeding.

Log intoBuff Portal Advising and click on theMeet with a Different Advisor tile. Follow the prompts for your desired minor (for more help, see below for a step-by-step guide).

Process for adding a minor within the CEAS:

  1. First, gather information about the minor(s) you are considering:
    • Review the information on the minor's website (linked below) and run a “what-if” degree audit for the minor, to learn more about admission requirements/prerequisites, minor requirements, and how your current credits would apply.
    • If you have questions, reach out to the minor program:
      • Log intoBuff Portal Advising and click on theMeet with a Different Advisor tile to see if there is meeting availability for your desired minor (for more help, see below for a step-by-step guide).
      • Or, reach out to the contact listed on the minor's website by email.
  2. Prior to declaring a minor, make sure you meet all admission requirements. These may include major restrictions, prerequisite courses, and/or GPA requirements. If you do not meet the admission requirements for the minor, your request will be denied.
  3. If you are ready to declare a minor after completing the steps above, fill out the appropriate form (linked below).

Important notes:

  • It is your responsibility to know the requirements for your minor(s), to ensure that your degree audit shows all minor requirements completed before graduation, and to reach out to the minor program with any questions.
  • If you declare a minor and later decide to graduate without completing it, you should drop the minor before applying for graduation. You cannot graduate and then return to complete a minor later.
  • Any exceptions made to degree requirements for your major will not automatically carry over to your minor(s), and will need to be reevaluated.

Learn more: CBIO Minor website

Add this minor: Complete the "Interest Form" linked on the CBIO Minor website

Remove this minor: CEAS Add or Remove Minor Form

Learn more: CS Minor website

Add this minor: Complete the "Computer Science Minor Interest Form" linked on the CS Minor website

Remove this minor: CEAS Add or Remove Minor Form

Learn more: CTD Minor website

Add this minor: Complete the "Apply to the Minor" form linked on the CTD Minor website

Remove this minor: CEAS Add or Remove Minor Form

Learn more: Global Engineering Minor website

Add this minor: Complete the "To sign up for the Global Engineering Minor use this link" form linked on the Global Engineering Minor website

Remove this minor: Contact the Global Engineering Minor advisor

Learn more: MSE Minor website

Add this minor: Complete the "Minor Intent Form" linked on the MSE Minor website

Remove this minor: Contact the MSE Minor program

Instructions for Buff Portal Advising

that demonstrates the process, or follow the written steps below.

  1. Log in to Buff Portal Advising.
  2. Navigate to the Student Services section and click on the Meet with a Different Advisor tile.
  3. Select the appropriate option.
  4. Select the college, program, or school of interest to narrow the majors or minors listed. This step is optional with ALL as the default setting.
  5. Choose the Major or Minor of interest.
  6. Select Schedule an Advisor Appointment Now!to see meeting availability, or follow the instructions to add the minor directly.