There are many ways you can explore majors and certificates on campus, and it’s normal to be interested in a number of subjects! Advisors can help you create a plan to strategically assess your interests and goals while making timely progress towards earning your degree.
The Guide
Browse all UW-Madison majors and certificates and filter by interest area.
Cross-College Advising Service (CCAS)
Are you undecided about your major and want to explore your options? Start here.
School or College Advising
If you've narrowed down your interests to majors in just one school or college, check in with their advising unit to talk about how to explore and decide.
The Majors Fair
Offered annually every fall semester! Browse over 100 departments, majors, and certificate programs from across all 8 undergraduate schools and colleges.
Workshops & Events
There are tons of free workshops on campus to help you learn more from "Exploring the BioSciences" to "Careers in Fashion and Design."
Self-Assessments
Self-assessments are a tool to help you evaluate your interests, values, strengths and personality. Schedule an appointment with a Career Exploration Advisor to get started.
More Ways to Explore
If you’ve already narrowed down your areas of interest and still are struggling to decide between majors, you may need to get some hands on experience in the field to help you make a decision. Talk to your advisor about how you could use one or more of the following options as a major exploration tool.