If you are interested in declaring an English major, there are two tracks available:听Literature听and听Creative Writing. The concentration in literary criticism emphasizes the history and analysis of literature from Chaucer and Shakespeare through Comic Books and Hip Hop poetics.听The concentration in creative writing teaches the skills of fiction and poetry through small, workshop-based studio courses.
You can declare an English major or minor either online through Buff Portal Advising听or in person with an English advisor. To declare online, go to Buff Portal Advising,听sign in, and navigate to the 鈥淪chedule an Appointment鈥� section. Select the 鈥淎dd, Drop, Change, or Interested in Major/Minor鈥� option, and follow the prompts to add a major or minor.
You may also check requirements by requesting the 鈥淲hat If鈥� option in the听Degree Audit system for the appropriate major听or minor.听This will allow you to see how English classes you have taken or are presently taking will apply to major or minor requirements.
If you鈥檇 prefer to declare with an advisor, stop by open campus drop-in hours on Mondays from 1-3 pm! (Open drop-in hours are held when classes are in session for fall and spring; summer drop-in hours may vary and can be checked through听Buff Portal Advising).
Worksheets
for Students Who Declare English as a Major/Minor
Literature Major Checklist听
Students admitted Summer 2013 through Fall 2021
Literature Major Checklist听
Students admitted Fall 2021 and after
Creative Writing Major Checklist听
Students听admitted Summer 2013 through Fall 2021
Creative Writing Major Checklist听
Students听admitted听Fall 2021 and after