Explore Majors Make a thoughtful decision about your major by determining your interests, values and career aspirations. Pages 6-8 will help you understand which major to declare. You may take lower-level courses in many disciplines, but may need to meet additional requirements before being fully admitted to a major. All majors fall into one or more of the following categories: ◆ Programs open to any students with good academic standing ◆ Programs requiring portfolio/audition review ◆ Programs with space limitations ◆ Programs with content mastery progression standards
Q: Why do some majors sound the same? A: Sometimes a major’s name
Q: What if I am not ready to declare a major? A: Select Exploratory, and you’ll be assigned to an advisor
doesn’t fully describe what you will study. Read the descriptions to learn more about possible careers. Q: Does the major I declare matter? A: Yes, your academic advisor is assigned based on the major you declare for Orientation. It can also affect the courses you take your first semester.
who will guide you through the decision-making process.
You have until the start of your third semester to declare. You also have the option to take UNST 102, a one-credit course designed to help you intentionally explore majors/minors. Q: Is there help along the way? A: You will meet with your academic advisor at Orienta- tion, where they will guide you through your class schedule, introduce you to campus resources and help you with academic concerns. University Advising provides extensive services to help you confirm or choose your major. The University Career Center provides resources and opportunities to help prepare you for your career path.
Q: Can I change my major once I’ve declared it?
A: You can! Return to your Orientation Reservation & Declaring a Major step at least two business days before your Orientation date to change it.
Explore JMU’s undergraduate majors
Explore the Career Guide to JMU Majors
This change may affect your Orientation date if your new major is not available on your reserved date.
6
JMU.EDU/ONEBOOK
Powered by FlippingBook