On this page, you will find a collection of tools and resources available for major exploration. Keep in mind, there is no prescribed method that applies to everyone! Your process for finding a major may be different than someone else's. After your initial research, you can follow up with a Exploratory Advisor or Career Coach.
MAJOR ELIMINATION
When exploring majors, it’s often easier to first identify majors you do not want. The Major Elimination Challenge gives you the opportunity to eliminate majors, in which you have no interest, and generates a smaller list of majors for further exploration.
MAJOR PROFILES
Major Profile pages are the easiest way to gather information about all majors offered at UConn. Each profile includes: a description of the major, introductory courses, career opportunities, related majors, TME Student Mentors, and more! By viewing these profiles, you can get a quick overview for all of UConn's majors, all in one place.
TME MENTORS
Sometimes, the best information comes from other students! TME Mentors are current UConn students who can answer your questions about their major, based on their personal experiences. You can ask TME Mentors about course offerings, classroom environments, experiential opportunities, career considerations, and more!
LIST OF MAJORS
The link below provides an exhaustive list of the majors currently offered at UConn. On this list, you can see which majors require an application, portfolio review, or audition, and which majors are "open access." Open access majors can be declared at any time, without any pre-requisites!
MAJOR EXPLORATION GROUPS
Major Exploration Groups are clusters of majors with related content and disciplinary focus. Identifying Major Exploration Groups of interest can simplify the exploration process.
UNIV 1820 - MAKING MAJOR DECISIONS
A one-credit course, taught by ACES Academic Advisors, that is dedicated to self, major, and career exploration. The main objective is to provide the appropriate tools and support to declare a major(s) with confidence!