The decision to change course is serious one and should not be taken lightly. But if you are absolutely adamant on dropping your current course for a new one, there are a few options open to you.
First, do some research on the course you want to transfer into. Do not repeat the same mistake by jumping into a new course that you have no real interest in. If you are unsure about what course you what to enter, go to your university’s website and browse through the various disciplines; one or two are bound to stand out as possible candidates.
After you have decided what course you want to transfer to, see your current Dean (so if you are a law student that wants to change to engineering, see the Dean of the Faculty of Law). He will advise you on the necessary steps in transferring, and if any of your existing credits can be allocated to your new course.
Your Dean will most likely direct you to a staff member of the faculty you want to transfer to. The staff member will ask you a series of questions, most relating to why you want to change courses. If they are satisfied with your responses they will give you a quick introduction to the faculty, describing how long it will take to complete your new degree with the credits from your previous course.
Finally, you will receive some forms to fill out that will make the transfer permanent. You may be required to take a few more steps, such as meeting with the Dean of your new discipline, but these steps are limited to the few courses that take longer than five years to complete.
With the paperwork completed and filed you will be successfully enrolled in your new course!
