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Minors must be completed simultaneously with a major degree program. A minor may not be completed by itself, independent of a major program. This means you cannot earn a minor after you have already earned your bachelor's degree(s). You need at least one active major in order to pursue a minor.

Of course it can increase your chances of earning a bigger salary, but the truth is that most employers will never know what your minor is unless you voluntarily supply that information.

A student's minor does not usually appear on their diploma. Instead, the diploma lists the major and the date the graduate earned their degree. That said, college transcripts do list minors.

Major and minor declaration forms are available on the University Registrar Forms page. The forms can be submitted from the student's W&M email to the faculty advisor's W&M email, and then to degreeaudit@wm.edu, as signatures and in-person meetings may not be available.

Some choose a minor that complements their major, while others use their minor to explore their interests. A minor can also help you on the job market and on grad school applications — though it's not guaranteed. Undergraduates need a major to graduate, but most colleges don't require a minor.

A student who wishes to pursue a minor should consult the minor advisor or chairperson of the appropriate department or program as early as possible. Students should declare minors by the time they have earned 75 credits by filling out the Undergraduate Declaration of Minor Form and submit it to J Express.

The Minor Declaration form is used by undergraduate students planning to declare a minor. Once you submit a Minor Declaration form, it will be routed to the appropriate minor, major, and college advisors for approval.

A Minor is that part of a Degree Program of Study which consists of a specified group of courses in a particular discipline or field, consisting usually of 15% or more of total hours required in an undergraduate curriculum in that discipline.

A student's minor does not usually appear on their diploma. Instead, the diploma lists the major and the date the graduate earned their degree. That said, college transcripts do list minors.