Research shows that about 80% of college students change their major at least once, but changing majors multiple times can delay graduation. Although UAH allows students to declare a major at any point in their college career, it’s important that you make a good decision as early as possible.

This timeline is a good guide for your first two semesters as an exploratory student at UAH.

When is the best time to choose a major?

  • Enroll in FYE 101G Charger Success while starting your Charger Foundations courses.
  • Review the UAH CATALOG to see the list of undergraduate degree programs and select your top 3 favorites.
  • Complete the O*NET Interest Profiler to identify some career paths based upon your interests.
  • Explore O*NET's occupation resources to get in-depth information about career paths of interest. You can bring that information with you to Exploratory Advising meetings.
  • Attend any campus events such as Week of Welcome and any events hosted by the colleges so you can get to know other students.
  • Get to know the campus. Take time to walk around and get to know the buildings.
  • Meet with your Exploratory Advisor to discuss majors and plan for the next semester.
  • Meet with Career Services to explore careers associated with majors of interest.
  • Continue Charger Foundations courses.
  • Attend Career Fair (fall and spring semesters) to connect with employers and start networking.
  • Join student organizations related to your interests.
  • Meet with your Exploratory Advisor . If you have identified a college of interest, Exploratory Advising will help with the transition to your new college. You can enter most colleges as undecided in that college to begin working on prerequisite requirements. /li>