Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

WHAT DEGREE PROGRAMS DOES UNA OFFER?

100+ Majors and Minors

I HAVE NO IDEA...WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS?

Selecting a major can be difficult. First take an assessment. Assessment is an academic and career planning tool that takes into consideration your personality, interests, skills and attributes and suggests occupations and majors based on your portfolio. Then schedule an appointment with the exploratory advisor to discuss your results and begin exploring majors.

I KNOW MY CAREER, BUT I DON'T KNOW WHAT MAJOR TO CHOOSE.

Knowing the end goal is a huge part of the battle! we can help you get to where you are going on the best path for you. Here are some resources to get started. 

I KNOW MY MAJOR, BUT I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH IT.

Having you path picked out already will set you up for success. We can help you navigate whats next. Here are some resources to keep going!

I CHOSE A MAJOR, BUT I DON’T THINK IT’S A GOOD FIT. DO I HAVE ANY OPTIONS?

Yes, you can change your major if you need to. If you plan to change majors within the same college, schedule an appointment with that college’s advisor and they’ll provide you with a change of major form and discuss your new program of study.

If you wish to change colleges, schedule an appointment with exploratory advising to be sure the new college will be a good fit. If so, the exploratory advisor will assist you with a change of college form and refer you to that college’s advisor to schedule an appointment to discuss your new program of study.

I’VE CHOSEN A COLLEGE, BUT NOT A MAJOR. WHICH ADVISOR SHOULD I SEE?

You’ll need to see the advisor for your chosen college.

HOW DO I FIND OUT ABOUT THE TYPES OF CAREERS ASSOCIATED WITH MY MAJOR?

View "What can I do with my major...?" to explore career options. You should also schedule an appointment with the Career Center to learn about available internships or co-ops.

I’M CONSIDERING GOING INTO A PROFESSIONAL FIELD SUCH AS LAW OR MEDICINE. WHAT SHOULD I MAJOR IN?

The good news is you can major in any area for your undergraduate degree. Many students who go into law choose majors such as English, History, Political Science, Philosophy, or Communication Arts. Often students wanting to pursue medicine will major in fields such Biology, Chemistry or Engineering. Once you decide that a professional pathway is right for you, contact the department to get more information about preparing for professional programs in your field of choice.