Steps to Deciding a Major or Career
Get to Know Yourself
- Evaluate your interests, personality, values, and strengths. Want help? Take a career assessment.
- Watch our Choosing a Major Video.
Get Guidance
- Career counselors can help you with decisions related to your educational and career plans. Make an appointment by calling 612-624-2710.
Research Educational Decisions
- Browse Career Info by Major and the U of M Undergraduate Catalog to get a fuller picture of the majors you’re considering.
- Take an introductory course to explore your interests.
- Talk with other students; learn what they like and dislike about their programs.
- Visit departmental homepages and speak with a departmental advisor.
Research Career Decisions
- For helpful info, visit the How to Research a Career section of our web site.
- Consider a Plan B career area.
Still Undecided?
- Make an appointment with a career counselor by calling 612-624-2710.