Division of Undergraduate Studies
If you want to explore the many
major options within the Penn State system before deciding on one, you
can enroll in the Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS). As a
first-year student, you can be enrolled for up to four full-time
semesters. If you are in a major and would like to explore others, you
may enroll in DUS at any time in your academic career for a maximum of
two full-time semesters. For more information on the services and
resources available to DUS students, contact the Academic and Career Planning
Center.
General Education
Penn State students are required to complete 45 credits of General
Education, which allows them to choose courses that interest them
in a wide variety of subjects, and gives students with undecided majors
the chance to explore different major options.
Academic Advising
Staff in the Academic and Career Planning Center are officially
assigned to any student who is undecided about a major to help them
explore their major options and determine an appropriate academic
path.
Declaring a Major
Once you decide on a major, the College Registrar can help you with
the proper enrollment forms and requests.
