Undeclared Students

Aradia Webb

Undeclared Advisor

College of Arts and Sciences Academic Program Counselor

What does being "undeclared" mean?

• You have no idea what you want to study
• You want to study everything
• You are declared in a major that you no longer want to pursue
• You want to explore all of your options first
• You were not initially admitted to your major

What major you choose is a personal decision that should take into consideration your interests, skills, values, and abilities. It should fit with your personal and professional goals. Your advisor will work with you throughout your time as an undeclared student to help you navigate these areas and connect you with additional resources on campus that will help you identify your goals.

Can I graduate “on time”?

One of the more common questions students have when they arrive at the University as an Undeclared student is if they can still graduate in four years.  Most of the university’s majors can be completed within four years. Depending on when a major is declared, there could be no delay in graduation if a student begins as Undeclared - but there are always exceptions.

Some majors require many prerequisites (courses that need to be completed before enrolling in other courses) that, if not started early enough, may postpone graduation an extra semester or beyond. It is important to work closely with the Program Counselors when discussing potential majors of interest, as they will be able to outline the requirements and help identify the best track towards graduation.

Major Guides

Our office, in partnership with UP's Career Center, has put together Undeclared Major Guides (below). These guides are designed to give Undeclared students a general idea of what to expect in each of the majors offered at UP, as well as provide some classes to take that will help a student get an introduction to the major(s) offered.