Declaring a Liberal Arts Major

To gain admission to a major within the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, a student must:

Students are expected to complete the major requirements in place at the time they are officially accepted into their programs. A minimum of 60% of the credits in the major must be completed at Baruch College.

Intended Plan Check

To be considered for admission to their major, a student must have an intended Weissman BA or Weissman BS academic plan (major) on their CUNYfirst record. Students may check their CUNYfirst Student Center (click “My Academics”) to see if their academic plan (major) is correct. Students who fulfill all major eligibility requirements will automatically be reviewed for admission by the Weissman Associate Dean’s Office.

Review Process and Acceptance

The Weissman School’s admission review process begins after the semester’s Major Declaration deadline and is handled in batches throughout the semester. Students who are completing math program or course prerequisites must wait until their grades are posted to gain admission to their desired majors.

Students can check their status on CUNYfirst Student Center — “Holds” details: