Being undeclared or undecided about your major is not an unusual thing for a college student.  More than likely, at least one third of your fellow students are also undecided.  In addition, most of the students who claim to be decided will change their mind at least once.   This means you are not alone. 

Some Important Things to Remember Before You Begin

•  You are NOT choosing what you have to do for the rest of your life!!!!

•  There is no “perfect” or “right” major…just some that you'll be more satisfied with than others.

•  There is no magical test that will tell you what you should choose.

•  Many graduates claim to have jobs that are NOT directly related to their major, which means you can major in just about anything, and in most cases, go into just about any career as a result.  

•  Your academic advisor will not tell you in what to major, that is your decision. S/he will help you through the exploration and decision-making process if you seek out her/his assistance. Get to know your advisor well, and meet with her/him often.

Here are some steps you can take toward exploring and chosing majors.

Step 1. Research, explore, and collect information about yourself, majors and minors, and careers.

Step 2. Make and Implement Your Decision and Develop a Plan of Action

Step 3. Evaluate your choice

Colorado State University hosts several majors with limited enrollment and stricter standards for entrance. Here you will find information on these major's requirements and options. Some majors that fall into this category are: art, engineering, business, technical journalism, computer science and construction management. The site linked to is not complete. Please see an advisor with any concerns or questions.

Majors, Minors, Interdisciplinary and Pre-Professional Programs are listed for easy browsing and quick reference.

Information on how to declare a major. Links to the Advising Manual page on Changing a Major.