Did you know that over 60% of college students change their major at some point during college? Additionally, most students change their major 3 times in their college career! If you are undeclared or exploring options, you are not alone!
Within Career & Professional Development (CPD), our mission is to provide you a menu of services that facilitates your career and self-exploration to support you in making an academic decision that aligns with who you are and your goals. Students who participate in these self-discovery processes have an increased self-awareness around their interests, skills, and values, including their personality, and how to connect that information to choosing a major, or possible career paths. Participating in our CPD programs, workshops, and one-on-one career coaching will further support your major and career planning. Check out the resources and tools below to get started on learning more about yourself, DU’s programs of study, and how to connect with our office.
Undeclared Career Advising
Schedule an appointment to get tailored career & internship support by calling 303.871.2150 or by logging into PCO, the career event, career appointment, and job/internship posting site for DU students. Carolyn Sommers, Associate Director for Career & Professional Development, is the liaison to all Undeclared students. Feel free to reach out to her directly at carolyn.sommers@du.edu.
Experiential Learning
A great way to clarify your direction is to get involved and try things out! Gain experience through internships, campus research, volunteering, courses, and student organizations.
Career Assessments
To learn more about your interests, values, talents, and personality, consider taking a career assessment. Career & Professional Development offers three options to students. We require that you meet with a career advisor first to determine which assessment will be most useful. Learn more about career assessments.
- Myers-Briggs Personality Assessment
- Strong Interest Inventory
- CliftonStrengths
Researching Majors & Careers
Check out major(s) you’re considering and read through the courses and programs of study to determine if you’d enjoy sitting through those classes.
- Go to: Programs of Study (College Majors) at DU
- Write down your top majors/minors of interest and 1-2 sentences describing why.
- Consider meeting with faculty, current students, or alumni to learn more about their experience in those programs of study.
- Utilize O*Net or My Colorado Journey to research those careers/jobs that appeal to you to learn more about them.
Blog Posts & Ted Talks
Check out the below Ted Talks and related blog posts specifically for those exploring their options.
Ted Talk: Is there a Real You?
Ted Talk: Why some of us don’t have one true calling