The undergraduate major offers interdisciplinary study of the fundamental dimensions of the African American, African, Caribbean, and African Diasporan experiences. Because of the comprehensive nature of the program, it is to the students’ advantage to declare themselves Africana majors as early as possible. The following are prerequisites for admission to the major. Students should submit: a statement of why they want to be an Africana Studies major; a tentative outline of the area of study they are considering (African, African American, Caribbean or African Diaspora) for the major; and a full transcript of courses taken and grades received; a proposal for an advisor from the Africana faculty. The director of undergraduate studies will review the applications and notify students within two weeks of the status of their request.