Undeclared Majors

“Undeclared” is one of the largest choices (of majors) among our first year students. But we're here to help with numerous opportunities to investigate interesting academic disciplines by means of our unique courses, small sized classes and the close relationships you can develop with your professors and fellow students. You never know what may pique your interest.  Personally, those in our office find it rewarding to meet students like you as you think through this process during your transition to college. We are continually delighted by the students who four years later walk across the stage at Commencement having found their true passion. 

Each fall, we also offer a Majors Week to give our students the opportunity to chat informally with faculty about their areas of expertise. We encourage all first-year students to attend – perhaps they are undeclared upon entry or perhaps they are re-thinking their major or considering a minor that they love such as visual arts, film, legal studies, sports marketing, music... chemistry, environmental studies, physics, or engineering. (Yes, you can do all of these at Le Moyne.)  For this reason, we have also developed My College Plan, a workbook that enables you to start the conversation with your advisor about your interests and goals. Your advisor will also spend a good deal of time encouraging you to critically reflect on your own academic history and move toward planning your college career so that you can also fit in wonderful out-of-classroom experiences that will transform and excite you (internships, a short-term study abroad trip during intersession, research with a professor, or a service experience in the community.)

A great opportunity is Le Moyne’s Choice learning community. Each year we welcome nearly two dozen students into this living/learning experience, giving participants the chance to intentionally explore careers and majors together. Members of the community live near one another, share two required core courses, and meet over informal dinners and activities throughout the first year, making their time of transition both entertaining and full of profound discovery. 

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Le Moyne’s Career Advising and Development Office can help you learn about job trends and opportunities, broad learning related to majors (e.g., Biology majors can do many things in life!), transferable skills, and - through career inventories and strengths-based evaluations - where your innate gifts and talents lie. We are sure that you will find each of these resources helpful during your first year at Le Moyne. 

Explore resources for undeclared students.