A minor is a secondary area of academic focus that you can pursue alongside your major. Minors can expand your skillset related to your major. For example, if you are a Computer Science major looking to start your own business, you could minor in Entrepreneurship.
Minors can also help you get or stay involved in a subject you’re interested in. For example, if you want a career in physics but also love dancing, you could major in Physics and minor in Dance.
You don’t have to declare a minor, but you are required to complete an Exploration Focus as part of your graduation requirements. An Exploration Focus can be a second major, a themed inquiry, the Honors program or a minor.
Most minors require 18–30 credits. Some also require an application or additional documents before you can apply. The process for adding your minor depends on which program (minor) you want to add or switch into. You can find detailed instructions for all programs on our Adding a Minor page.