Changing Major to Landscape Architecture

All majors at Cal Poly are impacted, and it may be difficult to change majors even for students who meet the eligibility criteria. Availability to change into the Landscape Architecture program varies each year based on the total number of enrolled students.

Before requesting a change of major, students should review Cal Poly's Academic Advising Change of Major page and the CAED Change of Major Policy for guidelines and process information. 

Students interested in changing majors should make an appointment with the Department Head to find out more about the profession, the program, and the feasibility of changing majors into Landscape Architecture.

Basic Eligibility Criteria for Change of Major into Landscape Architecture:

• Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.75 (current term, CP cum, and Higher Ed).
• Ability to complete within one term after entering into an ICMA* with a grade of "C" or better the following courses:
  • LA 1104 History of Landscape Architecture
  • LA 1110 Landscape Representation I
• Ability to maintain a minimum of 12 units per term.
• Ability of the department to accommodate change of major students into the program.

*The completion of coursework without prior consultation with the intended major department does not guarantee the student eligibility to change into the intended major.