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.)
Career & major exploration
Main menu: career & major exploration | FAQs
Is there a test I can take to figure out a major or career?
There's help, but it's not technically a test. Self-assessment can help you sort out your skills, interests, values and personality to see how these fit with careers. Determine career options and choose a major to get you there.
Looking for grad school info? See:
Planning for graduate or professional school for exploring all the options, choosing schools and programs, and preparing to apply.
The Virginia Tech Graduate School for graduate programs offered at Virginia Tech.

