Why am I undeclared?
Common Misconceptions
Before you can choose a major, it is important to know the reasons you are undecided about a major, or even a career.
Take a moment to think about why you haven’t yet chosen a major. What are the reasons you are undecided? What is preventing you from making a decision? Below are a few examples, but be sure to be honest about YOUR reasons for being undecided.
Examples, just to name a few, for why some students are undecided:
- You don’t want to make the wrong choice.
- You don’t know yet what information or options are out there, or even where to look for that information.
- You don’t have an interest in any area of study.
- You have too many interests and can’t narrow down your options.
- You are not ready to commit to a choice.
- You have a career chosen, but do not know which majors are best for that career.
- You don’t want to be in college.
- Any other reasons?
Barriers to Decision Making
Complete the Understanding Barriers to Decision Making Worksheet. List one action step you plan to take toward overcoming these barriers on the Major Exploration Guide.
Additional Resources
Are you truly undecided and looking for additional support in your major exploration? If so, check out ways to find support in exploring majors and future career options:
- The UC Davis Student Health and Counseling Services offers many group services including an Undergraduate Career Exploration Group and individual career counseling.
- Success Coaching UC Davis also offers students an opportunity to work with life coaches to achieve your personal goals.
You are always welcome to meet with an Undeclared Major advisor and Career Advisors to discuss your self-assessment results, major exploration, and the decision-making process.