[Academic Support Team] Criteria for Major Assignment for 2026 Freshmen of the 2 Major Broad Fields
- Writer :Academic Support Team
- Date :2026.05.18
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This notice provides the criteria and procedures for major assignments for freshmen admitted under the 2 Major Broad Fields (Humanities & Social Sciences / Natural Sciences & Engineering) for the 2026 academic year.
1. Target Departments & Capacity Limits
Students admitted to a broad field can select any major within their respective fields when advancing to their sophomore year, except for specific excluded departments.
Available Tracks: * Humanities & Social Sciences Broad Field: All departments within the track (Excluding Special Education, Global Business Campaign departments)
Natural Sciences & Engineering Broad Field: All departments within the track (Excluding Pharmacy, Music)
Major Assignment Capacity Limits:
For departments with a quota of fewer than 30 students: Up to 200% of the department quota.
For departments with a quota of 30 students or more: Up to 150% of the department quota.
2. Timeline & Application Method
Application Period: At the end of the 1st year, 2nd semester (Under the standard academic calendar, around late December).
Method: Apply online through the Integrated Portal Information System (Trinity).
Students can submit up to 4 choices in order of preference (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th choices).
Eligibility: In principle, students must complete two regular semesters to be eligible for assignment. (Students who take a leave of absence during their 2nd semester must apply after completing the semester upon their return).
Result Announcement: Finalized by the end of January before the start of the sophomore year.
3. Evaluation Criteria & Scoring Weight
The placement is determined by a combination of academic GPA and extra points earned through career exploration activities.
Evaluation Element | Description | Weight / Extra Points |
First-Year GPA | Combined GPA of the 1st and 2nd regular semesters (Excluding winter summer/winter semesters) | 100% |
Career & Major Exploration Coursework | Completion of at least 1 major foundational, elective, or required course, or Self-making Career Exploration course | +5% Bonus |
Career & Major Counseling | Official on-campus consultations with professors or career counselors | Up to +5% Bonus (1 session: +2%, 2+ sessions: +5%) |
Placement Process: If a student is not assigned to their 1st choice due to capacity cutoffs based on the scoring system above, they will be sequentially evaluated for their 2nd, 3rd, and 4th choices.Tie-Breaking Rules: Detailed sorting methods for competitive majors will be finalized and announced following the preliminary major preference surveys conducted during the academic year.
4. Contact Information
For further details or individual consultations regarding major entry, please contact the Academic Support Team at 02-2164-4170.
2026.05.18
Academic Support Team, Office of Academic Affairs