Goals for Undeclared Students

Enroll in 15-18 units each quarter; complete 45 units each year. Be prepared to declare your major at 90 units. Monitor progress online through the GROWL degree check.

First Year

• Actively engage in determining the area(s) of study you enjoy
  • Participate in CHASS F1RST Programs
  • Learn what majors are offered
  • Understand the criteria to declare—some majors are selective
  • Select Breadth courses that sound interesting
  • Read the Catalog course descriptions
  • Discuss your interest with your Academic Advisor
  • Talk to Junior/Seniors in the Major
  • Attend a Career Exploration Workshop
     
• Get to know your instructors—attend office hours; ask them about their research.
• Maintain good academic standing (minimum cumulative and quarterly GPA - 2.0)
• Invest in workshops designed to enhance your study skills
• Begin to become familiar with the campus resources
• Engage in campus activities and student groups
• Explore off-campus educational experiences
• Consider becoming a part of the Honors Program

Year Two

• Prepare for a major declaration
• Meet with your Academic Advisor to discuss the transition into a declared major
• Meet the criteria to declare
• Enroll in lower division courses in the major
• Complete Breadth Requirements
• Take Foreign Language Placement Exam
• Begin Foreign Language breadth requirement
• Career/Vocational Testing
• Attend internship orientation
• Get involved in student organizations
• Explore off-campus educational opportunities (UCDC, EAP, UCCS)