Program in Fundamental Neuroscience (PFN)
Program in Fundamental Neuroscience (PFN)

How to Declare

Step 1. Review the major requirements

Review the major requirements so you can plan to complete all the required courses for the major. Once you declare the major, your Stellic and SIS account will generate an Academic Requirements checklist to help you track your completed and remaining course requirements.

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How to use Stellic for Program/Course Planning

To add a program plan (such as a major, minor, or certificate) to your academic record in UVA's Stellic advising platform, follow these steps:

  1. Log in: Access Stellic using your NetBadge credentials.
  2. Navigate to Programs: Click on the Programs option in the main navigation menu.
  3. Search for your Program: Search for the specific major, minor, or certificate you want to add. Select it from the results to view a sample degree audit. 
    • Look for the Interdisciplinary - Neuroscience (BA) major.
  4. Add to Plan: Click the Add Program button (or "Add to Plan") to officially attach it to your academic planning profile.
  5. Use the Progress Tab: This shows your degree audit. You can view finished, in-progress, or remaining requirements, represented by drag-and-drop placeholders.

 

Step 2. Complete at least one Core Class

Complete one of the following core classes with a grade of C+ or better in order to qualify to declare the major. The college requires students to declare a major by the end of your second year. Plan to take one of the course below by the end of your second year. 3rd year transfers, please make an advising appointment with Lisa Ishler for additional advising on how to declare.

  • BIOL 3000 Cell Biology
  • BIOL 3010 Genetics & Molecular Biology
  • BIOL 3050 Introduction to Neurobiology or PSYC 3200 Fundamentals of Neuroscience
  • PSYC 3160 Cognitive Neuroscience

Step 3. Sign up for major notifications

Join the Neuroscience Majors mailing list to receive notifications regarding the major. Prospective students are welcome to join the mailing list before they declare.

Step 4. Complete the Online Major Declaration Form on the College Website

Submit your major declaration using the Declare a Major or Minor form on the College website.  Instructions for logging in and accessing the form can be found at the above link.  Be sure to select the "interdisciplinary neuroscience" major so that we receive your declaration.

Once you have submitted your declaration, you can expect an email response from us in 5 business days during the Fall/Spring semester and within 10 business days at any other time.

Having trouble using the college form?  Email CollegeForms@virginia.edu with as much information as possible about your specific problem.

Haven’t heard back from us? Thank you for your patience!  If your declaration is still in progress but you haven’t received an email from us in the time windows mentioned above, feel free to email us at dli3a@virginia.edu including your full name, computing ID, and the major you are trying to declare.

Step 5. Check SIS Academic Requirements

It may take up to two weeks to process your request. During busy times of the year (beginning/end of semester, enrollment periods, graduation, summer session) this process may take longer. If you notice your major has not been added to SIS and Stellic after two weeks, please reach out the Neuroscience Coordinator, Lisa Ishler, dli3a@virginia.edu to ensure we received your application.