Nursing Major Change (CODO) Requirements

Major Change (CODO) Requirements

Purdue students interested in changing their major should meet with their current academic advisor to discuss their options and begin the online process. Once the student’s Major Change (CODO) has been processed, students will receive an email with instructions to authorize the change.

Students will need to meet the criteria below to be eligible for this major. A student’s catalog term, typically the semester you started at Purdue, will be used to determine the Major Change criteria that applies to you. Students can find their catalog term at the top of their MyPurduePlan below the degree progress bar.

This major change information below is for the catalog term you are currently viewing; see the University Undergraduate Academic Advising Major Change (CODO) website for prior catalog term criteria, more about the major change process and FAQs.

Students changing their major to a space restricted program, as designated by SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS ONLY, need to have their Curricular Change Request (CCR) submitted by their home college/school by 5pm the Thursday of Finals week for requests effective the following term to be considered.

Majors

• Nursing, BSN    (NRS)
• Accelerated Nursing, BSN   (NRSA) - Not accepting CODO - students need an undergraduate degree to apply to this program. Contact the school of Nursing at 765-494-4042 for more information about this program.

General Requirements

• Minimum Semesters:  1
• Minimum West Lafayette Credit Hours:  12
• Minimum Cumulative GPA:  3.0

Course Requirements

• 3.0 or better in the following:
  • Six credits of biology and/or chemistry courses with labs

Other Requirements

• Students are accepted for FALL
• Students are admitted on a SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS ONLY after a holistic review. Space is limited.
• Students must be in good academic standing (not on academic notice)
• Students are required to complete a CODO application prior to submitting their request.
• Application is provided at CODO meeting or available in JNSN 109.
• Applications may be submitted by 5:00pm Eastern on Friday of finals week during the spring semester. Applications will be reviewed after spring semester grades are posted.
• Students are strongly encouraged to attend a CODO meeting to learn about the application process and the courses needed to stay on track for four-year graduation in the nursing curriculum.

Advising Website

College of Health and Human Sciences Academic Advising website

Student Next Steps

Students who wish to change their major to a College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) major are encouraged to begin the process by completing this Qualtrics form. Visit the College of Health and Human Sciences Changing Your Major website for more details.