You don’t have to have your entire future figured out before you begin college. If you’re still undecided about your major, you’re not alone! Each year, there are dozens of students who start their freshman year without declaring a major, and even more will change majors before graduation.
At Cedarville, you’ll have the guidance and resources to explore your interests and strengths and make a thoughtful decision about the path you want to pursue. You can take advantage of academic advising, career assessments, and events designed to help you explore your options.
Planning to study online? If you haven’t chosen a major yet, consider Smart Start, a flexible and affordable way to begin earning college credits while you consider your next steps.
Tips for Choosing Your Major
Choosing a major can feel like a lot — especially when you’re trying to understand how God might use your interests, strengths, and gifts. It's okay not to have every answer yet.
These tips can help you explore options, seek wise counsel, and take the next step with greater clarity.
- Job-shadow someone who works in the career you are considering. Ask your guidance counselor, friends, and family members for recommendations.
- Attend a summer academic camp. Cedarville University's academic camps give you the opportunity to explore a major through field trips, hands-on experiences, presentations, and team projects. Academic camps are highly interactive and a lot of fun!
- Schedule a campus visit. Besides helping you decide if Cedarville University is right for you, you will have the opportunity to meet students and talk to faculty from any of the academic departments you are considering.
Do you have a general idea of what you want to do but no specific major? Consider visiting on an academic preview day that aligns closest to the field you’re interested in. - Take a MyPlan assessment. You don't have to wait until you're a student to benefit from MyPlan. If you stop by Career Services during your campus visit, they will be glad to give you the code to take the assessments for free and assist you with the process.
- Request additional information and get in contact with an admissions counselor who can connect you with the right resources and people.
- Academic schools and departments provide information about their programs, faculty, and unique program features. Look them over to familiarize yourself with your options.
- Contact The Cove, Cedarville's academic enrichment office, to schedule a personal consultation once you arrive on campus.
- Take advantage of free campus events and workshops to learn more about yourself, your options, and the decision process.
And above all, pray and seek God's wisdom and direction.
Trusting God as You Choose
Choosing a major involves more than comparing programs, taking assessments, and considering career options. It’s also an opportunity to seek God’s wisdom and trust Him with your future.
Pray about your decision as you consider the interests, abilities, and opportunities God has given you. Seek counsel from parents, pastors, teachers, and others who know you well. Look to Scripture to shape your priorities and your understanding of how God calls you to live.
You may not have complete certainty about your major — and that’s OK. You can move forward prayerfully and wisely, trusting God as you seek to honor Him with your education, your work, and your life.
Resources
Academic Programs
Explore more than 150 accredited programs of study designed to prepare you for your future.
Not sure which major is right for you? Cedarville’s academic advisors can help you explore your options and find a path that fits your interests and goals.
Career Services
Not sure where a particular major might lead? Cedarville’s Career Services team can help you explore your interests, strengths, and career options as you consider which major is right for you.
Through career assessments and one-on-one guidance, you’ll begin connecting your God-given gifts and abilities with opportunities to serve others and honor Christ through your future work.
Office of the Registrar
If you’re still deciding on a major, you won’t have to navigate your academic options on your own. Cedarville’s Office of the Registrar will connect you with an academic advisor and provide curriculum information to help you understand the courses required for different majors.
As you explore your options, you can see how each program fits into your college plan and make an informed decision about the path you want to pursue.