Undecided About Your Major?
Students who prefer not to choose a major immediately upon entering college generally have more than an average amount of talent; they can do many things well, often in widely divergent areas. Interest in several areas allows both the opportunity for and the possibility of success in several directions.
At the University of Dayton, our goal is to provide you with both an education for a specific profession and an education for life. If you are unsure about your profession but are looking for a supportive environment in which to explore your interests, consider undeclared status at the University of Dayton. You may enroll as an undeclared student in the College of Arts and Sciences, and in the Schools of Business Administration, Education and Allied Professions, and Engineering, which includes engineering technology.
You have the flexibility to prepare yourself to make a more informed decision when it is time to select your major, and you will have an academic adviser who is experienced in advising undeclared students.
Many students change majors once, twice or even three times. The goal is to choose the right major for you. At the University of Dayton, we advise you to take your time in choosing a major and encourage you to discover your abilities and realize your potential.
The counselors in the Counseling Center are qualified to talk with you concerning your choice of a major and career goals. The center offers a battery of preference tests designed to discover your abilities and interests. Additionally, Career Services has staff trained and available to help you examine various possibilities.
In the School of Business Administration, you may enter as an undeclared student if you are unsure which area of business is most appropriate for you. The structure of the curriculum is such that the final decision about a specific major need not be made until the junior year. Each first-year student participates in a one-credit course in business educational planning. In the spring of each year, students confer with their faculty advisers and submit a written educational plan (called metamorphosis) for the following year. These experiences help students select an appropriate major and provide the necessary framework to help realize academic, professional and extracurricular goals.
Teacher education within the School of Education and Allied Professions offers an undeclared option for first-year students. Individual faculty advising and guidance is available throughout the four years. Each first-year teacher education student is registered for a two-semester sequence which helps define define professional goals and assess personal strengths and weaknesses in light of competencies deemed essential for an elementary, secondary or physical education teacher. By the end of your first year, you will be clear about the area of teacher education in which you belong.
The School of Engineering also offers an undeclared option for first-year students. As an undeclared student in engineering, you will be required to take a seminar acquainting you with the University and the departments within the school. The seminar will cover the curriculum and careers of each of the five engineering programs, as well as the multitude of complementary minors. As an undeclared student in engineering technology, you will be enrolled in a specially designed seminar course, offering an introduction to the division, its faculty, curriculum, opportunities for graduates, and the various policies and procedures necessary for the successful student to follow. Both engineering and engineering technology seminars provide information on cooperative education and internship opportunities, as well as extracurricular options. The classes are small and the attention is as individual as needed.
Toll-free: 800-UD PRIDE (800-837-7433)
E-mail: admission@udayton.edu
At the University of Dayton, our goal is to provide you with both an education for a specific profession and an education for life. If you are unsure about your profession but are looking for a supportive environment in which to explore your interests, consider undeclared status at the University of Dayton. You may enroll as an undeclared student in the College of Arts and Sciences, and in the Schools of Business Administration, Education and Allied Professions, and Engineering, which includes engineering technology.
Choosing Undeclared
As an undeclared student, you can be part of a special advisement process, allowing you to explore different academic disciplines before choosing a specific area of study.
You have the flexibility to prepare yourself to make a more informed decision when it is time to select your major, and you will have an academic adviser who is experienced in advising undeclared students.
Many students change majors once, twice or even three times. The goal is to choose the right major for you. At the University of Dayton, we advise you to take your time in choosing a major and encourage you to discover your abilities and realize your potential.
Deciding on a Major
Preparation for a career begins with good advisement and you will receive that advisement from the moment you arrive at the University of Dayton. Designed to provide concrete assistance to all first-year students, academic advisers for undeclared students are sensitive to your needs as you search for an academic area of study appropriate to your talents and desires.
The counselors in the Counseling Center are qualified to talk with you concerning your choice of a major and career goals. The center offers a battery of preference tests designed to discover your abilities and interests. Additionally, Career Services has staff trained and available to help you examine various possibilities.
Special Admission Options for the Undeclared Student
If you choose to be an undeclared student in the College of Arts and Sciences, you will be involved in an aspect of the First-Year Experience program designed specifically for undeclared students. A weekly seminar course, Introduction to the University, is designed to help you learn more about the University and yourself. Topics such as study skills, goal setting and academic choices are discussed. While this one-hour seminar is required of all students, sections are designed specifically for undeclared students. These sections are limited to 20 students, and the professor serves as both your instructor and academic adviser. You will also have the opportunity to work with peer student mentors through this seminar. Be assured that your professor/adviser will understand your desire to explore various academic programs and how those programs can match your interests and aptitude.
In the School of Business Administration, you may enter as an undeclared student if you are unsure which area of business is most appropriate for you. The structure of the curriculum is such that the final decision about a specific major need not be made until the junior year. Each first-year student participates in a one-credit course in business educational planning. In the spring of each year, students confer with their faculty advisers and submit a written educational plan (called metamorphosis) for the following year. These experiences help students select an appropriate major and provide the necessary framework to help realize academic, professional and extracurricular goals.
Teacher education within the School of Education and Allied Professions offers an undeclared option for first-year students. Individual faculty advising and guidance is available throughout the four years. Each first-year teacher education student is registered for a two-semester sequence which helps define define professional goals and assess personal strengths and weaknesses in light of competencies deemed essential for an elementary, secondary or physical education teacher. By the end of your first year, you will be clear about the area of teacher education in which you belong.
The School of Engineering also offers an undeclared option for first-year students. As an undeclared student in engineering, you will be required to take a seminar acquainting you with the University and the departments within the school. The seminar will cover the curriculum and careers of each of the five engineering programs, as well as the multitude of complementary minors. As an undeclared student in engineering technology, you will be enrolled in a specially designed seminar course, offering an introduction to the division, its faculty, curriculum, opportunities for graduates, and the various policies and procedures necessary for the successful student to follow. Both engineering and engineering technology seminars provide information on cooperative education and internship opportunities, as well as extracurricular options. The classes are small and the attention is as individual as needed.
Contact
Office of Admission
Toll-free: 800-UD PRIDE (800-837-7433)
E-mail: admission@udayton.edu
