Undecided at UMSL

Serious Education, Serious Value ℠

Your time undecided can be used to explore your interests and develop fundamental skills that will be essential to your future career.

An undecided student is someone who has not yet chosen a specific field of study. Nationally, between 30 and 40% of incoming freshmen are unsure of a major when they enter college. It is also estimated that 75-80% of students change their majors, and many do so more than once.

Entering the University of Missouri-St. Louis undecided has great advantages! Your time undecided can be used to explore your interests and develop fundamental skills that will be essential to your future career. If you wait to choose a major until you have settled into the university and have taken time to explore your interests and options, you may discover that your interests lie in a direction you had not imagined. 

 

An undecided student is someone who has not yet chosen a specific field of study. Nationally, between 30 and 40% of incoming freshmen are unsure of a major when they enter college. It is also estimated that 75-80% of students change their majors, and many do so more than once.

Entering the University of Missouri-St. Louis undecided has great advantages! Your time undecided can be used to explore your interests and develop fundamental skills that will be essential to your future career. If you wait to choose a major until you have settled into the university and have taken time to explore your interests and options, you may discover that your interests lie in a direction you had not imagined. 

 


Your time undecided can be used to explore your interests and develop fundamental skills that will be essential to your future career.

What UMSL has to offer

The University of Missouri-St. Louis is committed to your success in your general education studies and to assisting you in choosing an appropriate and satisfying major. UMSL offers undecided a vast array of resources and assistance, including: advising, major and career exploration, career counseling sessions, the Office of Career Services, the Career Experience and Employment Program, Career Resources, career workshops and career readiness/coaching. The professional staff at UMSL is available, trained and eager to help you through this challenging and critical process.

For more help, please visit the Office of Career Services.

UMSL At A Glance

The University of Missouri–St. Louis is the largest research university located in Missouri's most populous and economically important region. Founded in 1963, we enroll nearly 17,000 students, and we are home to more than 1,400 faculty members.

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UMSL offers 46 undergraduate degrees from our five colleges.

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We have seven pre-professional degree tracks.

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And we partner with more than 400 companies and organizations for our internship programs. You will get out of the classroom, gain practical experience, make connections and jump-start your career.

St. Louis

St. Louis:
Something For Everyone

UMSL is a vital part of St. Louis, and the city and surrounding areas make up the most culturally vibrant region in Missouri. That means we offer you more than a top-ranked learning environment.

There's a night out with friends on Washington Avenue. An exhibit opening at the Saint Louis Zoo. A home run celebration at Busch Stadium. St. Louis is a place where you can be you.