Guide to Choosing Your College Major and Navigating the Admissions Process
Decipher the importance of selecting the right major and understanding the admission process with insights on career paths, resources, application tips, and statistical data from UMass campuses. Explore major change processes, student support services, and more to aid in your academic journey.
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Major Matters The Importance of Intended Major and Admissions
The Major Selection Process Pre-Application Resources: - What Can I Do With This Major o Career paths associated with majors - Candid Career o Short Videos that spotlight careers by major - Focus 2 Career o Self Assessment maps to majors/careers - Degree Pathways - Undeclared Options 2
The Major Selection Process Application Process Admissions Process First Choice Alternate Selections Depends on campus Undeclared Options Space Resources Course Requirements Admit to Alternate Major 3
Major Stats Major Changes UMass Amherst 600 (until 5/1) UMass Boston 334 (through add/drop) UMass Dartmouth 200 (until start of classes) UMass Lowell 700-1,000 (through first two weeks of classes) Deposited Undeclared Students (First-Year) UMass Amherst 698 UMass Boston 185 UMass Dartmouth 80 UMass Lowell 169 4
Student Support Planning Document Major Change Processes Applicant Admitted Enrolled Student Professional Advisors Placement Testing and Course Placement 5
