Self-Designed Individual Major Application
Committee on Interdisciplinary Studies, Gettysburg College
Submit this completed application form to idsmajor@cnav.gettysburg.edu. Applications not
received by March 20 may not be considered before the start of the next academic year.
STUDENT NAME GPA
GRAD YR
PRIMARY ADVISOR PRIM ADV DEPT
SECOND ADVISOR SEC ADV DEPT
EMAIL MINOR
CAMPUS BOX
1. Title of Proposed Individual Major
Your title must be no more than 40 characters in length.
2. Tweet It!
In the space below write a description of your proposed major in 240 characters or fewer.
3. Endorsement
Secure the sponsorship of two faculty sponsors in different departments or disciplines to help
guide you through the process of completing your major.
Primary Advisor’s Signature
Date
Second Advisor’s Signature
Date
Signature of IDS Program Chair (Indicating Approval of Application)
Date
STUDENT
ID
ADDITIONAL
MAJORS
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4. Proposed Course Plan
Please refer to the instructions before completing this section of the application. Incomplete
or incorrectly completed applications may be returned without consideration.
CORE COURSEWORK
COURSE TITLE
SEM
PROF
LAST
OFFERED
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2
3
4
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MINIMUM ADVANCED COURSEWORK & CAPSTONE
DEPT. & COURSE NO.
COURSE TITLE
SEM
PROF
LAST
OFFERED
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IDS 464
Major Capstone
5. Questionnaire
Please complete the questionnaire in the space below. If you would like to schedule an
interview with the IDS committee to discuss your application, click here:
Q1: Why did you decide to design your own major rather than complete a traditional
major
? What challenges do you anticipate as you complete your major?
Q2: Explain how the courses you have chosen relate to the curricular theme you
have identified as the core of your major. Why did you choose this theme?
Q3: What are the goals you ultimately hope to accomplish in the individualized
major program? Do you have a sense of what you would like to do after graduation?
Q4: Discuss your plans for off-campus study, any internships or professional goals you
hope to meet, or plans for graduate study that will be enhanced by your individual
major.