Undeclared Major at UNH
UNH recognizes that students may often enter college wanting to explore several options before declaring an academic major. The undeclared major is designed for those students. During the first two years of study, a student can remain “undeclared” while completing general education requirements and enrolling in courses from disciplines of interest.
Unique Features
- Upon enrollment at UNH, the student is assigned a faculty adviser who provides guidance in course selection and exploration of academic disciplines and majors. Advising is critical to the success of undeclared majors. Faculty advisers will work with students explore their options.
- At any point during the first two years of study, students have the opportunity to declare a major once they decide on a course of study.
- Many of the courses are selected to meet the University’s general education requirements so that once a major is declared the student will be able to transition into that curriculum. Students transferring from another institution may select the undeclared major while they consider a major among the many offered at UNH.
- While the undeclared major is part of the College of Arts and Sciences, the College works closely with the other Colleges to best meet the needs of students with an undeclared major.
