Major Explorers
If you're not sure what you want to study in college, you're not alone! Approximately 75% of American college students start college undecided or change their major at least once. Many majors can provide you with the skills necessary to succeed! It's important to think of your major as a gateway to many opportunities and options.
Discover your best-fit UB major!
Explore
Explore how your interests and strengths inform major and career decision making.
- Meet regularly with your dedicated EPAC advisor.
- Use several self-assessment tools, such as PathwayU.
- Apply to live in the Major and Career Exploration Living and Learning Community.
- Enroll in UE 101: Major and Career Exploration Course.
- Access Exploring Majors Resources via UBlearns (UBIT name and password required).
Connect
Connect with students, majors, and alums through exploratory programming and opportunities.
- Talk with EPAC Peer Ambassadors who successfully selected or changed their major.
- Speak with majors, alums and area professionals at Major and Career Expo events.
- Participate in experiential learning and research, student clubs and education abroad.
- Network with professionals in your field of interest.
Decide
Decide on your major and graduate on time.
- Apply to your major by 60 credits completed.
- Utilize summer and winter courses as a helpful strategy.
- Consult with faculty mentors and students in the major.
- Gain career experience through volunteering and internships.
- Get inspiration, resources and tools to help design your life in the Career Design Studio.
Changing Your Major to Exploratory
Review several tips to help you decide.