Becoming an Anthropology Major
If you're interested in anthropology as a major you should do a few things:
- Read this website so you have a feel for the major.
- Research anthropology: read a few articles from anthropology journals, check out a book from the library written by one of our professors, or take a class.
- Think about what you want to do in the long run, and what you can see yourself doing for a career and make sure that anthropology fits with one or both of those things.
- If you've taken an ANTH class, talk to the professor about majoring and the benefits of doing so.
So, if you're still interested in declaring the ANTH major click here to start the process.
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You will receive an email with detailed instructions including tasks for completing your request to add or change your major. Throughout the process you may be notified if additional actions are required.
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The tasks will include meeting with the Anthropology undergraduate advisor, attending a workshop (which can be virtual), and submitting a graduation plan.
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Once you complete all of the tasks listed in the system and your graduation plan has been approved, your major will be changed or added.
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These requests may take up to 15 business days to process.
*Students on academic probation/dismissal, student athletes and other designated student populations will be required to schedule an appointment with a BSOS College Advisor to finalize their major change or addition.
If you have any questions, please let me know:
Erik Hanson
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies
Undergraduate Advisor
Department of Anthropology
4302 Chapel Lane
1111A Woods Hall
College Park, MD 20742
(301) 405-1436
