Choosing a Major

Choosing a major is quite a challenge for some people, especially those with a wide range of interests. At the UW, you generally need to declare a major by the time you have earned 105 credits.

The Undergraduate Advising In the Gateway Center (Mary Gates Hall 171) has a workshop "How to Choose a Major and Career" which is offered frequently throughout the year. This hour long group session helps students to zero in on their interests and strengths, and is a good starting point.

Choosing courses

Choosing intro courses or deciding on which organic courses to take?

• Advising
  • Schedule Appointment
  • AP & IB Credits
  • High School Students
  • Freshman
  • Transfer Students
  • Post-Baccalaureate
  • Non-Matriculated
  • Add/Drop Classes
• Departmental Goals
• Admission
• Degree Requirements
• Honors Options
• Mentoring & Tutoring
• Undergrad Research Internships
• Scholarships & Awards
• Community Service Courses
• Club
• Study Abroad
• Graduation
• Career Info

Choosing intro courses or deciding on which organic courses to take? There's help available.

Please feel free to visit departmental advisers whether you're a declared major or not.