What is the difference between a premajor and a major?
Premajor is a temporary status assigned while you demonstrate the ability to succeed in political science courses. Until you have cleared the impaction criteria (see above), you will remain a premajor. Once you clear the requirements, you must visit with a department advisor to be moved into the major. Premajors can do nearly everything majors can do. You may take nearly all of our courses (including upper division) and earn credits toward your BA degree. However, premajors cannot enroll in thesis or internship, nor can they apply for graduation. It is therefore imperative that you clear impaction requirements and move into the major before you attempt to graduate.
