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Major/Minor/ Departmental Advisors

  • What classes do I need to take now or next term to make good progress in my major?
  • What classes do I have left to take to complete my major?
  • I am a senior - if I take classes X, Y and Z, will that complete the major?
  • I am having trouble with the coursework in my major - can someone help me improve?
  • What out-of-classroom opportunities are available for your majors?
  • What kind of career opportunities can a certain major lead toward?
  • What can I do outside the classroom to improve my professional prospects?
  • Can someone help me find an internship?

SAS Academic Advisors

  • I don’t know where to get started in choosing a major (Tips to get you started).
  • Can I fit in a double major and still graduate according to my schedule?
  • I am having trouble with the coursework in my major - can someone help me or steer me toward a better option?

 All incoming students enter Rutgers undeclared.  Selecting a major, like other academic planning decisions, depends on your goals and interests. 

Some things to consider when selecting a major:

  • Do you enjoy the subject? If you have taken classes in a subject, have you enjoyed them? Were the readings and homework pleasant and stimulating? If you don’t know much about a major, you can try a class or two to introduce yourself. If you go to the website of the major, you may find a useful summary of the philosophy of that academic subject.
  • Will you enjoy classes you might take in the future? If you go to the website of the major, you can find course descriptions and even syllabi.
  • What out-of-classroom opportunities does the major offer? Departmental websites have lots of information about these opportunities. Departmental advisors can discuss these opportunities with you. You can ask your instructors. You can ask other students - did you know that many majors have student organizations where you can learn about careers, out-of-classroom opportunities, and other information about the major?
  • How might your career goals fit with your major? Career counselors at the Office of Career Exploration and Success can meet with you to discuss this. Departmental websites often have career information, and departmental advisors can help as well.

Are you Ready to declare your Major/Minor?

Please make sure you review the entry requirements for the major/minor. The following majors require a separate application process and must be submitted directly to the offering school:

For all other majors,  please declare your major online through the MyMajor portal: MyMajor