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  • Changing Majors

    It's not unusual for students to change their minds about majors and career paths as they gain educational and practical experience. To help ensure that students make the best choices regarding their major and degree, UF provides guidance, information, and technical assistance. Students should proactively determine their major to obtain the degree that fits them best instead of being forced to select a major due to pending academic deadlines.

    There is often little relationship between undergraduate degrees and specific types of employment. A specific major does not guarantee employment in a specific field, nor does a specific major limit employment to a specific field.

    Gaining a Better Idea of what to Study

    Review the Undergraduate Majors

    Students should search for majors that interest them and explore required courses; they should also speak to faculty or advisors in those departments.

    Use ONE.UF to Explore Majors by Subject Area, College, or Major

    Current students can use Degree Audit/Degree Shopping to discover if coursework they have taken applies toward a given major's requirements. For additional information, students should contact the department offering the degree or the advising office of the appropriate college.

    Meet with an Academic Advisor

    Students can discuss majors and career options with an advisor in the college affiliated with his or her interests.

    Utilize the Exploratory Website

    Students who are considering different majors can review advising suggestions, an exploratory timeline, resources, and tips on choosing a major.

    Visit the Career Resource Center

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    The Career Resource Center (CRC) located on the first floor of the J. Wayne Reitz Union helps students make choices about her or his major and career. In addition to providing individual and group career counseling, the CRC library covers everything from accounting to zoology. Many other resources are available through the explore section of their website, including information about career planning and numerous helpful exercises. After a tentative decision is made, the CRC helps students test their choice by participating in externships, internships, co-ops, and career fairs.

    Talk to a College or Department Representative

    Students should be sure to discuss various academic programs and their potential career implications.

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