Undeclared Students
Undecided students — we've got you!
It’s perfectly fine to enter into college unsure of your life’s plan. Most people don’t have it figured out as a young adult either. You have made a great decision to attend UNCP, where you will learn things about yourself and gain direction for your life’s plan. Though the sooner the better, there is no strict timeline for when a student must declare a major. We are here to help guide you through your path at UNCP and into your future.
Getting Started
Starting your college career as an undecided student will have its advantages. By exploring which classes you find interesting, you will gain a diverse breadth of knowledge that will look beneficial to future employers and come in handy in everyday life. This is something students with narrow focus will not gain.
Take advantage of diverse coursework by seeing what it has to offer and to which majors it is related. Get to know your professors across departments and ask them questions about their field. This will give you great indicators on whether these are majors you would like to pursue.
Don’t feel alone! Many students start their college journey unsure of what major they would like to study, and many students who have a major when starting college end up changing their minds.

General Education Checklist
Pro-tip: There’s already a built-in guide for undecided students to discover what courses the university offers. It’s called a General Education Checklist.
Every UNCP student must complete the General Education Checklist, which is also a great way to learn about the classes offered here. This checklist gives undecided students the chance to explore a variety of majors in Social Sciences (Psychology, Economics, Political Science), Natural Sciences (Biology, Earth Science, Math) and the Humanities (Art, Literature, History).
Taking these classes will give students a comprehensive repertoire of various courses that will make them well-rounded individuals and give them insight into which subjects they find interesting. When interest leads to excitement and excitement leads to passion, you have found your major.

Resources
The Career Center wants to prepare UNCP students for amazing careers, but they also have many resources to help students explore majors offered at UNCP and possible careers. Visit the Career Center to see all they have to offer. Even after you decide on a major, the Career Center can help you review your résumé, prepare for job interviews and find employment or an internship.

