• Strategies while deciding on a major
• Resources for Self-Exploration
• Resources for Researching Academic and Career Options
• Resources for Experiential Education
• Resources for Making a Decision about a Major or Career Path

The Career Center's staff is available for students who are undeclared or who are in the process of deciding about their choice of major/career field. Begin by stopping by the Career Center for a drop-in session with one of our career counselors. Career Center Locations & Hours

Get to Know yourself:

• What are your interests?
• What classes have you enjoyed in school?
• What activities/skills have you enjoyed doing the most?
• What are your hobbies or things you like to do for fun?
• What types of jobs or careers are people involved in around you?
• What are your natural talents?
• What have you dreamed about doing?
• What pressures or influences are you experiencing about school, major, or career direction?
• How do majors relate to the world of work?
• What do I major in if I am interested in a certain career field or occupation?

• Use resources to research career options and academic programs.
• Use resources to make educational and career decisions.
• Meet with an Advisor in the departments of the majors that you are considering.

• Conduct informational interviews or experience job shadowing with people working in jobs or fields of interest.
• Participate in part-time jobs, volunteer opportunities, internships, or co-op opportunities to gain experience and/or learn about areas of interest.
• Attend career and job fairs to learn more about companies and organizations.

• Students make decisions everyday. Choosing a major and/or a career field essentially involves the decision-making process.
• The effectiveness of choosing a major and career field relies on information available to you at the point you are making your decision.
• Information about yourself, college majors, and the world of work will be helpful to you as you go through the process of choosing a major and/or career field.