As of September 1, 2006, the requirements for the History Major changed. As you use these pages, be certain that you are looking at the material that applies to you.
Declaring the History Major
To declare a major you must meet with the History Undergraduate Advisor and your individual History Faculty Advisor. This will require some planning and organization on your part, so if you are planning to declare in time for advance registration, start the process about two weeks before registration begins.
No prerequisites or minimum GPA are required to declare the History Major. The process consists of these simple steps:
1. See your College Advisor for pre-major advising and the creation of an Official College Worksheet using Penn InTouch.
2. Take a look at the requirements for the History Majors, and familiarize yourself with the other information on this site. Consider which concentration, if any, you would like to declare.
Students who officially declared the Major before September 1, 2006, should consult the Old Requirements.
3. Visit the History Undergraduate Advisor during walk-in hours to get the paperwork to declare.
4. You will be assigned a Faculty Advisor, based on your choice of concentration. Visit your Faculty Advisor during office hours to obtain a signature for your College Worksheet.
5. Return the College Worksheet to the History Undergraduate Advisor. Only after you have returned a signed worksheet will your major be officially declared.
