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Undeclared Students

Deciding on a major is a process that unfolds during your first two years of college. About 30 percent of incoming freshmen begin as undecided students.

It is best to declare a major by 60 credits earned or before first semester junior year. Majors range from 36-120 credits. The larger majors (engineering, education) require an earlier decision than smaller credit majors.

When you declare and how many credits you have earned toward a major will determine the semester you are able to graduate. Declaring earlier will give you the best chance at graduation in four years.

The Academic Advising Center has professional advisors to help you through the process of exploring and deciding upon a major.

 IMPORTANT!

  • At 75 credits earned you will be BLOCKED from registration until you declare a major.
  • TAP financial aid will be withheld after 60 credits earned until you declare a major.
  • You may not be able to graduate in four years if you have more than 60 credits earned before choosing a major. 
     

Undeclared Student Reading List

How to explore majors

Majors with entrance requirements

Departments that offer pre-major status

Steps to declare a major

Undergraduate Catalog of Majors/Minors

 Deciding on a Major handbook