The Undeclared Program is a two-year program designed to provide students with the opportunity to explore courses and possible majors from the 60+ majors offered in the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.  

Students seeking to join the Undeclared Program must meet the following criteria: 

• Students must have less than 72 earned units at UCR (AP/IB units excluded) 
• Students must be in good academic standing 
• Students must be able to qualify for a major upon completion of 90 earned units at UCR 
• Students admitted as transfers cannot major change to HSUN 

Students in colleges outside of CHASS seeking a major change to CHASS Undeclared who are not in good standing can be admitted to HSUN under the following circumstances: 

• Students must have less than 90 earned units at UCR 
• Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher 
• Students must be able to qualify for a CHASS major within two consecutive academic quarters 
• Students cannot join the Undeclared Program to work towards majors in other colleges 
• Students admitted as transfers cannot major change to HSUN 

The best way to select a major is based on one's interests and abilities. Without any prior knowledge of many of the areas of study offered at the university, students' active engagement in the decision-making process to determine their major is essential. 

Undeclared Students partner with their academic advisor to select courses each quarter that will help them narrow their focus as well as meet the CHASS breadth requirements (or general education courses).  

With the assistance of their academic advisor, students will clarify goals, explore possible options, and plan appropriate academic programs of study as they prepare to declare their major.

Selection of courses based on possible majors is of particular importance if a student is considering a major that requires the completion of specific courses, courses that are sequenced and/or have specific prerequisites.

All Undeclared students are encouraged to join one of the freshman learning communities offered through CHASS F1RST. These programs provide a sense of community for the new incoming freshman while meeting breadth requirements. 

Completion of breadth requirements, participation in learning communities, and major choice workshops are some of the key components of the Undeclared Program that work together to challenge a student to select an appropriate major that complements their interests, abilities, and career goals.