With more than 300 majors, Mizzou has something for everyone. It’s best to begin your decision-making process by assessing your interests and strengths. Then consult others and use online tools to further explore major options and make an informed decision. Need help deciding a major? Staff are eager to help you! Reach out to:
MU Career Center
Career Specialists provide one-on-one consultations and refer you to career assessments and resources that help you find major options that align with your interests.
Advisors provide academic direction and support to undergraduates who are exploring their options. They can help you choose classes and recommend majors to explore.
Student organizations are a great way to find people with similar academic interests and develop marketable skills. There are hundreds of student clubs and intramurals to choose from.
Career Communities help you explore possible career paths in broad industry areas. Browse blogs for career advice, research possible career paths, review resources for job and internships leads, and watch videos featuring unique occupations.
It’s important that you officially declare your major and get accepted into a degree program. Your official major determines what advisor you are assigned to and the information you’ll receive about events, internships, and enrollment options. If you want to change your major, you’ll need to contact the advisor in your intended major to complete the process.
Reach out to a career counselor to talk about how to narrow your options and find possible majors that are well-suited to your strengths, interests, and abilities. They can provide guidance and ask clarifying questions to help the process seem more manageable. Begin by scheduling an intake appointment!
