PVAMU STRATEGIC ACADEMIC ALIGNMENT
What Students Need to Know
Beginning Fall 2026, PVAMU is realigning several colleges, schools, departments, and programs to better support student success, interdisciplinary learning, and the Journey to Eminence 2035.
WHAT’S NEW BEGINNING FALL 2026
NEW SCHOOLS
The Marvin D. and June Samuel Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences now includes three schools that bring related academic programs together:
FIND YOUR NEW ACADEMIC HOME
| PROGRAM / AREA | NEW ACADEMIC HOME | |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics | School of Natural and Computational Sciences | |
| Communication, Digital Media Arts, Music, English | School of Communication, Arts, and Media | |
| Psychology, Sociology, History, African American Studies | School of Culture, Community and Human Development | |
| Criminal Justice, Juveile Justice, Political Science, Social Work | College of Public Affairs and Societal Impact | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies (General Studies) | University College |
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU
Your academic path continues.
No credits are lost.
You do not automatically move to a new catalog.
Advising and support will continue as you transition.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
No. The Strategic Academic Alignment is an administrative realignment and does not, by itself, change your degree requirements, required credit hours, or catalog year. Continue following your approved degree plan unless you are separately notified of an approved curriculum change.
No. Credits you have earned, and transfer credits already accepted by the University remain on your academic record. The administrative realignment does not remove or invalidate credits. your advisor can help you confirm how your credits apply to your degree plan.
No. Your major does not change because your program is now housed in a different school or college. Continue following your approved degree plan.
Some students may continue working with the same advisor, while others may receive updated advising contact information because of the new academic structure. Please use the advising information listed for your program or contact your department if you are unsure whom to reach.
The administrative realignment does not, by itself, change your degree requirements or expected graduation timeline. Continue working with your academic advisor to ensure that you remain on track to complete your degree.
Use the “find Your Academic Home” tool on this page to locate your program and its current school or college. For questions about your degree plan, contact your academic advisor or department. Questions about student records should be directed to the Office of the Registrar, and questions about financial aid should be directed to the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.