Counseling and Career Center

Although there is no set schedule to declare a major, it is a good idea to have a fairly concrete idea by your sophomore year. Selecting a major by your sophomore year should not delay your graduation or compromise your ability to enter and progress in the major of your choice (including most limited enrollment programs). Making a thorough, well-informed choice is more important than when you make the decision, however, please consider this general timeline:

Year	What to do	Visit
Freshman	Learn about your interests values, and skills. Explore various major and career options. Work on general education requirements.	- University Advisement Center (2500 WSC) - The Career & Learning Information Center (2590 WSC) - Individual College Advisement Centers
Sophomore	Choose a major and work hard to do well in major prerequisites and major courses. Look for information on choosing careers and increasing employability.	- Individual College Advisement Centers - Faculty Members/Advisors - The Career & Learning Information (2590 WSC) - Pre-Professional Programs Advisor (Law, Medicine, Dentistry, etc.
Junior	Continue to do well in major courses and investigate internships and begin related work experience, graduate school preparation if you are looking ahead to graduate study.	- The Career & Learning Information Center (2590 WSC) - Career Placement Services (2410 WSC) - Internship & Co-Op Office (110 FOB) - Visit with faculty members about graduate school possibilities
Senior	Begin preparing to enter the job market. Learn how to market yourself to prospective employers or graduate programs. Construct a resume, network, and interview for information. Look for employers and interview for jobs.	- Career Placement Services (2410 WSC) - The Career & Learning Information Center (2590 WSC)

* At any point in the major/career decision-making process, and no matter where you are in school, please feel free to visit with an advisor in the University Advisement Center.