It's never too early to
start exploring!
Starting Undeclared
Unsure about your major and not sure where to start? You are in good company!
Each semester, the University has hundreds of incoming first-year Undeclared students, which actually makes this one of the most popular choices on campus. Even though it may seem that many students have their major figured out, there is a benefit to being Undeclared and exploring your options before choosing a major. You will receive excellent academic advising in The A Center. The advisors will help you explore areas of interest, discover a major you may never knew existed, and start the process of choosing the right major for you, one that aligns with your academic goals. With more than 270 majors on campus, there’s something for everyone.
If you are a transfer student, you are not able to select Undeclared on transfer applications. We are still able to help you in the application process of selecting a major as you transfer to the university. To start your transfer student process, please first meet with the Transfer Student Support Services office to discuss transfer credits ahead of scheduling a meeting with The A Center.
If you begin your first year as an Undeclared student, The A Center advisors will help you move step-by-step through a first year advising program to help you down the pathway to declaring a major. Some of the highlights include:
We recommend having at least two advising appointments per semester with your advisor. If you are in your first semester at the university, we even recommend three! In addition, if you are a pre-health or pre-law student, we recommend meeting with those advisors at least once a semester.
Throughout the first-year we provide programming to assist in the major exploration process, including registration workshops, Meet Your Major Fair, and Major Declaration Day. Our events are designed with your major exploration journey in mind!
In the spring semester, first-year students in The A Center are encouraged to participate in a Major Exploration Program. This could include taking our major exploration course, SERP 197P, visiting the Life Lab on campus, participating in a job shadow, or taking an introductory major course. Our advisors will assist you in the fall semester to pick a program that works best for you—or even create your own program!