Choosing an undergraduate major

Below:  the process of choosing | about Virginia Tech majors | people who can advise & inform

About the process of choosing a major

Having questions on
your mind is a good thing.

• Some common misperceptions about choosing a college major
  (Penn State)
  Straight talk that debunks myths. Example: choosing a major and choosing a career are not the same thing ('though many people think that...).
• Experiencing major confusion?
  (Rivier College)
  Reviews how majors and careers are, and aren't, related, and what to develop in yourself in addition to major. Excellent questions to ask yourself as you make your decisions.
• Choosing a college major: How to chart your ideal path
  (Quintessential Careers)
  Overview of the journey (and it is a journey) from self-assessment, through researching career options.
• Career Development eManual
  (University of Waterloo)
  A good overview of how to move from self-assessment through researching careers and the job market, to gaining experience, to skills to becoming employed.
• JobWeb Career Action Plan
  (National Association of Colleges and Employers)
  Advice to think about career planning early, and to think about the skills you develop outside the classroom.

About Virginia Tech majors

• Guide to Undergraduate Majors at Virginia Tech
  (Career Services)
  An overview of each major offered at Virginia Tech and entry-level career options associated with each.
• Colleges and departments at Virginia Tech
  (Virginia Tech)
  Visit web sites of academic departments offering majors that interest you.
• Majors Fair
  (Center for Academic Enrichment and Excellence at Virginia Tech)
  Annual October event for students who are undecided or considering a major change. Meet representatives of academic departments at Virginia Tech to learn about majors offered.
• Undergraduate Course Catalog
  (Virginia Tech)
  This is the university's official document for specific academic program course requirements.

People who can advise and inform you about majors

• Departmental Career Advisors for majors
  (Virginia Tech)
  Faculty and/or staff in each major academic department whom you can consult about career options associated with their majors.
• Career Services advising
  (Career Services)
  We can help you sort out the decisions you need to make, and help you find and use resources that will help you. (We cannot advise you on course requirements for majors and minors; you must consult the department offering the major or minor.)