Undecided FAQs
Q: Are there majors that I won’t be able to enter if I don’t declare right away?
A: Education/Teaching, Nursing, Bachelor of Fine Arts as well as licensed fields and
pre-professional have a set curriculum designed for all four years of your time at
IWU. Consult with the Chair of the Department you want to enter to discuss your options.
Q: When do I have to declare my major?
A: You can declare your major at any time. You do not have to declare a major until
your sophomore year. When you are ready to declare a major, you will change advisors
to a faculty member from your academic discipline.
Q: Do students change their major more than once?
A: You can change your major more than once. Talk with your advisor about your interests
and your options.
There are many resources designed just for Undeclared majors. We hope you will use this advice from advising, the FOCUS assessment with the Hart Career Center, and tips for major & minor exploration.
Contact
Questions about advising and being an Undeclared major? Contact any of these staff members:
