Frequently Asked Questions

We recommend that you first reach out to the advisor for that specific major to learn more. You can find all advisor contact information on the Advisor Resource Center's advisor directory.  If you learn more about the major and are still confused, feel free to call our front desk at (520) 621-7763 and request to meet with a major exploration advisor. We are able to meet with prospective students during non-peak advising times.

No, not at all! You recognize that you need more time to make a decision on your major, and The A Center is here to help. We recommend taking a look at the Common Thoughts About Majors page.

We are excited you have decided to explore your options first with us. When applying to the University of Arizona, you would select the Undeclared option on your admissions application.

If you have already been admitted and want to choose Undeclared, you can do so by connecting with the Admissions office.

Absolutely! We would love to talk with you about major options and what it’s like to be a student at the University of Arizona. We won’t be able to talk about classes until orientation, when all your placement exams are in and you’ve reviewed the general education structure.

Feel free to call our front desk at (520) 621-7763 and request to meet with a major exploration advisor. We are able to meet with prospective students during non-peak advising times.

If you are coming in with transfer or test credit, you may move through your general education courses more quickly, which means you may need to declare a major a little sooner than a student coming in without credit. But that’s okay, you have time and we will work with you to fully explore your options!

Be sure that you send official score reports and/or transcripts to the university, before your orientation advising appointment if possible. That way an advisor can give you an accurate number of general education courses you have left to complete. If you do not have your score reports/transcripts submitted by the time of your orientation advising appointment, please have a list of your courses or test credit (with scores) so we can give you an estimate of your remaining general education courses. Then check back in with your advisor when your credit or test scores have been submitted.

The process for declaring a major varies from major to major. Some majors will have you fill out a form online, others may have you meet with a major advisor, and others may have you attend an info session first. Please keep in mind that some majors do not declare students during priority registration and/or students that are under a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Advisors in The A Center can help you identify your next steps for declaring. 

If you'd like to meet with a major advisor before officially declaring, you can find that major advisor in the Advisor Resource Center's advisor directory.

Yes! Check out our Resources for Major Exploration page for a list. After exploring any of these tools ony our own, a major exploration advisor is always happy to debrief them with you.

Yes, Degree Search lists all majors and their respective emphases/concentrations. You can also narrow your search down by areas of interests. When you click on a major, you can read an overview of the major and see a sample four-year plan.

Additionally, you can explore the UA Catalog, which includes a list of all majors/minors/certificates on campus and their requirements.

We realize this move may have been frustrating or sudden, but we are here to help you! The first thing we recommend is to meet with your new advisor in The A Center to discuss a plan moving forward.  Please visit the Required Program Change - Students in Transition page for more information.

You are welcome to meet with a major exploration advisor in The A Center! Whether you end up switching to Undeclared or exploring other major options, we are happy to talk to you about your goals and options. You can schedule an appointment by calling our front desk at (520) 621-7763.

Yes, talk to an advisor in The A Center about SERP 197P. It is a graded, two-unit, major exploration class offered in every fall and spring.

First, know there isn’t one specific major for Pre-Health or Pre-Law students. You can major in anything and go into these careers, so we’re so happy you’re starting with us. In The A Center, we have dedicated Pre-Health advisors and Pre-Law advisors who can help you on your way. The Pre-Health track requires students to take certain prerequisite courses towards the health-related career of their choice. As you continue your academic career at The University of Arizona, you should maintain a relationship with your Pre-Health or Pre-Law advisors for assistance with course selection, personal statements, and reading your application.

We are here to support your student through a variety of services including advising appointments, first-year success and major exploration courses, signature events, student-led community-building events, and more. We recommend checking out our About Major Exploration Advising, Resources for Major Exploration, Pre-Health Professions Advising, and Pre-Law advising pages.

We understand wanting to support your student through their college experience. As a college student, your student’s academic information is protected due to federal FERPA regulations. A student can opt to sign a FERPA waiver with their advisor, which would allow us to speak with you more specifically about your student’s academic record. Please feel free to ask us questions, and we will help in the ways we can.

We’ve got you covered! We have an entire page dedicated to campus resources  such as the Disability Resource Center, Think Tank, and cultural and resource centers. In addition, The A Center also offers peer mentors to first-year students interested in finding connection with an Undeclared or previously Undeclared student. Peer mentors meet with students throughout the semester and talk about time management, study tips, involvement, and how to navigate U of A. They also know what it’s like to be Undeclared as they all started with The A Center, so they can help your student feel comfortable in this experience. If your student would like to connect with a peer mentor, please have them reach out to their academic advisor for more information.

We recommend your student schedule their advising appointments to get them comfortable with the process and to further promote the development of self-advocacy skills.

You are welcome to attend your student’s advising appointment as long as they have given permission and there is a signed FERPA wavier on file. If your student does not have one on file, they student will be called back to fill one out before you can join the appointment. We cannot speak to specifics (grades, classes, etc.) without a completed FERPA form signed by the student. We recommend your student schedule the appointment to get them comfortable with self-advocacy.

We are happy to help with your student. First and foremost, we recommend the student come in for an appointment with a major exploration advisor in The A Center. If they are not ready for an appointment, we recommend looking at the Resources for Major Exploration page.

We realize that sometimes a student's current major is not the best fit. At the end of the fall and spring semesters, we offer a program change option for colleges looking to help their students transition into a different major path. However, we recommend checking with us before making the program change. Please feel free to contact us if you have questions or if would like to partner with The A Center to provide major exploration workshops for your student population.

We do accept students below a 2.0 GPA, however, the student should schedule an appointment with an advisor in The A Center to discuss the change into our program. If they are looking to be readmitted, they should schedule an appointment as well so that we can discuss the process and determine the best course of action (such as Second Start).

Not necessarily. If a student is fairly sure which major they'd like to switch to, but they have a few questions about major requirements/a potential graduation timeline before switching, it would be best to meet with an advisor for that major. If a student would like to discuss a few different major options before switching, they are welcome to meet with a major exploration advisor in The A Center to discuss which major might be a best fit before officially switching. Major exploration appointments are for exploring options rather than declaring.