The goal as an undecided student trying to register should be to find a balance between taking classes you need for generals and taking classes that can help you in the career exploration process.
Explore general education
requirements
Determine which general education
requirements you still need to fulfill. Are any particularly
interesting to you? Are any a part of a major you are
considering?
Read through the list of majors offered at
NDSU
In the college bulletin, read through the list of majors offered.
Mark the ones that interest you. Are your interests contained
within a particular college? What do the majors have in common? Any
classes you could try that are common to a few of your interest
areas? Any classes that would also count for general education
requirements?
Read through the course descriptions
In
the back of the college bulletin, read through the descriptions of
courses offered on campus. Which ones intrigue you? Are they within
a particular discipline. Are there any you could try that could
help you decide which major to declare?
Talk to your university studies advisor
Your university studies advisor knows the ins and outs of
registration, general education requirements, and majors. They can
help you create a schedule of courses that will help you figure out
your career direction and meet general education requirements.
Talk to an advisor in a few of the majors you have
interest in
Talking to an advisor can help you develop a better sense of the
major and the kinds of jobs graduates tend to get when they are
finished with the degree. They also may have some tips about which
classes can help you get a good feel for the major.
Take a class or two in majors that you are
considering
One of the best ways to get a sense of a
major is to take a class in the department. Is it what you
expected? Does it excite you?
Use the following career planning resources available to you as a NDSU student: