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Becoming a Communication Studies Major

In order to become a Communication Studies major, one must first pass through our gateway courses and apply to become a Pre-Communication Studies (PCOM) major. A student may apply to the Communication Studies program and become a PCOM major after earning a minimum 24 semester credit hours and a grade of "B" or above in COM 105: Introduction to Communication Studies. A PCOM Major becomes a Communiation Studies (COM) major by earning a grade of "B" or above in COM 200: Research Methods. All UNCW and transfer students are subject to this gateway at the time of application.

More information about the PCOM Gateway can be found by revisiting our Admissions page or by clicking the following link; Admissions. For more information on how to change your major, follow the links below.

PCOM Application and Information

The following are links to the PCOM application and beneficial documents to help you depending on what stage of the gateway you are in.

• I want to change my major and I am: Currently Enrolled in COM 105 (PDF)
• I want to change my major and I: Have Not Taken COM 105 (PDF)
• I want to change my major and I am a: University College Student (PDF)
• PCOM Application (PDF) This application must be typed, printed out and returned to Tammy Bulger's office, LH 239 (handwritten applications will not be accepted)