UC Davis provides a unique environment for self-discovery at a critical time in students’ development.  We are committed to supporting and empowering students as they create an individualized plan for self-exploration and thoughtful investigation of major and career options. 

Goals for students participating in the College of Letters & Science Undeclared program:

• Examine academic and personal interests, strengths, and passions;

• Expand horizons through active exploration of a wide variety of academic opportunities;

• Integrate learning to successfully transition to their chosen major by the end of their 5th quarter of enrollment (before 90 units);

• Utilize campus tools and resources to build a foundation for success.

Resources and Methods for Major and Passion/Career Self-Exploration

Passion/Career

• Extracurricular activities (clubs, internships, research, etc.)
• Talking with friends, family, advisors, faculty & staff about interests
• Individual or Group career counseling/self-assessments at Counseling Services
  • Undergraduate Career Exploration Group, Tuesdays 3-4:45 pm, 219 North Hall
  • SHCS Career Assessments
• Career or Major Exploration Class (LTS 1: Aggie Explorers, AMS 95: Career Exploration, LTS 1: The L&S First Year Experience,)
• Career Exploration by Interest Area
• Career Exploration Resources (O*Net, CareerOneStop, California Career Zone, etc.)
• Attend ICC workshops  or meet with ICC Student Advisor or Coordinator
• What Can I Do with My Major?

Major

• Completing coursework in a variety of subjects
• Talking with a faculty member, major advisor or peer advisor in major of interest
• Majors Card Sort Tool
• Major Exploration Tool
• General Catalog
• College of Letters and Science majors and minors

Major Exploration Articles

• Stop Asking Me My Major
• Undeclared:  How Picking a Major is Like Picking a Life Partner
• Good News Liberal-Arts Majors: Your Peers Probably Won’t Out-earn You Forever

Events