Choosing Your Major

If you haven’t yet decided on a major, don’t sweat it—you’re not alone. According to Dr. Fritz Grupe, founder of MyMajors.com, 80% of college-bound students haven’t chosen a major. And, more than half of the students who declare a major when they start college change majors at least once—and many change several times.

So if you’re unsure, don’t panic. Keuka allows you to enter as an exploratory major and figure it out as you go along. Nearly all of our 33 majors are designed so that you can declare them your sophomore year and still graduate on time.

Ideas for Choosing a Major

Here are a few ideas that may help you decide what program of study to pursue in college:

• Explore your interests by taking a variety of general education classes
• Use your first Keuka Field Period to explore different careers
• Visit Career Services at Keuka (or at your high school) to learn how majors relate to career paths
• Chat with professors from different disciplines about their areas of expertise