Contract Majors
Instructions for the Student
Although research has shown that most graduate programs favor the pursuit and
completion of an existing major rather than creation and completion of a contract major,
some students wish to pursue the latter as an option.
Seaver College will only consider approving contract majors for students whose
academic goals are so specialized that they cannot be met by another existing course of
study and when there is full support from all academic divisions. As a result, no student
with an approved contract may pursue a double major when the second major is one that
already exists in the Seaver catalog.
All students who wish to apply for a contract major must have at least 30 earned units of
college credit and a minimum all-cumulative GPA of 2.5. Additionally, after approval of
the contract, the student would have to complete at least 45 units at Seaver College, of
which at least 30 units must be part of the contract.
If you would like to establish a contract major, please submit a written proposal to the
Academic Advising Center (via email to onestop@pepperdine.edu or hard copy to
OneStop) including the rationale behind your major and the list of proposed courses,
keeping in mind the requirements listed above.
Once we receive your proposal, we will consult the related academic divisions and reply
to you within a reasonable time period with your options.
Warm regards,
The Office of Student Information and Services
SEAVER COLLEGE: APPLICATION FOR A CONTRACT MAJOR
As an alternative to one of the majors listed in the Seaver College catalog, students with at least 30 units of college
credit and a minimum GPA of 2.5 may initiate a special contract for an individualized major. The student must
complete at least 45 units at Seaver College, at least 30 units of which must be part of the contract, following the
signing of the contract for the individualized major.
Please Print or Type:
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Student Name: Last First M.I. ID No.
Campus Box No. ____________________ Phone No. _____-_____-_______ Anticipated Graduation Date: __________
Entering Catalog Year: _________ Class Level: ____ Freshman ____ Sophomore _____ Junior _____ Senior
Contract Major Title: __________________________________________________ B.A. ______
B.S. _______
Courses Req
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(Example) Economic Principles ECON 200 (4)
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I understand that changing my major alters my requirements for graduation. I have thoroughly reviewed the course requirements for my
new major and understand what is expected of me. I will consult my assigned advisor as soon as possible to discuss my new program of
study.
Student Signature: ______________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________
Initial approval from divisional deans involved in proposed contract major (signatures required):
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Division Dean Signature
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_ Division Dean Signature
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The Committee Members below have read the above course requirements and agree to them (signatures required):
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Committee Chair (Student Advisor) Date Faculty Committee Member Date
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Faculty Committee Member Date PLEASE MAKE SIGNATURES LEGIBLE!
DECISION _______ Approved _______ Denied __________________________________________________________________
Signature/Title Date
Advisor changes input by: __________________________________________________ Date: _________________
Major changes input by: __________________________________________________ Date: _________________
Seaver Application for a Contract Major: 10.2003
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