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:
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Examine academic and personal interests, strengths, and passions;
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Expand horizons through active exploration of a wide variety of academic opportunities;
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Integrate learning to successfully transition to their chosen major by the end of their 5th quarter of enrollment (before 90 units);
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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
- Career or Major Exploration Class (LTS 98: Aggie Explorers, LTS 98: Liberating the Liberal Arts, AMS 95: Career Exploration, FRS 3: 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
Orientation
Undeclared Advising Presentation