Cognitive Science Major for Freshman Admitted Prior to Fall 2023
Cognitive Science Major for Freshman Admitted Prior to Fall 2023 (PDF) 🔗
Declaring the Pre-Major
Students who entered UCLA as freshman can message the Psych Advising Office via Message Center on MyUCLA 🔗 to declare the pre-Cognitive Science major once they are eligible (see major worksheet for eligibility criteria). Pre-Cognitive Science students may enroll in some core and elective courses. Refer to the “Class Notes” for each course and enrollment information webpage 🔗 to learn more about enrollment for pre-majors vs majors.
Declaring the Major
Once all final grades for all preparation courses are posted to the DAR, students can message the Psych Advising Office via Message Center on MyUCLA 🔗 to declare the Cognitive Science major.
Cognitive Science Major for Freshman Admitted Fall 2023 & After
Cognitive Science Major for Freshmen Admitted Fall 2023 and After (PDF) 🔗
Declaring the Pre-Major
Students who entered UCLA as freshman can message the Psych Advising Office via Message Center on MyUCLA 🔗 to declare the pre-Cognitive Science major once they are eligible. Pre-Cognitive Science students may enroll in some core and elective courses. Refer to the “Class Notes” for each course and enrollment information webpage 🔗 to learn more about enrollment for pre-majors vs majors.
Declaring the Major
Students who entered UCLA as freshmen Fall 2023 and after must finish all preparation courses for the Cognitive Science major and submit the application to the Cognitive Science major in Fall quarter of their third year.
Cognitive Science Major for Transfer Students
Cognitive Science Major for Transfer Students (PDF) 🔗
Declaring the Major
Once all final grades for all preparation courses are posted to the DAR, students can message the Psych Advising Office via Message Center on MyUCLA 🔗 to declare the Cognitive Science major. Note the deadline for Cognitive Science transfer students to complete their major preparation coursework is by the end of the summer following their first year at UCLA.
TRANSFER STUDENT NOTE: You must be admitted directly into this major. You will not be able to change into or add this major after admission. No exceptions are made to this Admission policy. (UCLA Transfer Admissions Guide)
Specialization in Computing for Cognitive Science Majors
Specialization in Computing for Cognitive Science Majors (PDF) 🔗
Declaring the Specialization
Cognitive Science majors may petition to declare the Specialization in Computing once they have major standing by contacting the Psych Advising Office via Message Center on MyUCLA 🔗.
NOTE: The Undergraduate Council of UCLA’s Academic Senate voted to remove the Specialization in Computing for the Psychology and Psychobiology majors effective Fall 2023. Psychology and Psychobiology majors currently in the specialization or admitted to UCLA prior to Fall 2023 are still eligible to pursue the specialization. However, enrollment is not guaranteed in courses required for the specialization.