Undeclared Support & Resources
Being Undeclared at Biola
Many students enter Biola without a declared major. In fact, 10% of the Class of 2020 had not yet declared their major upon entrance to Biola and 75% of students changed their major at least once during their time in college. Research shows that undeclared students often have multidisciplinary interests and have trouble choosing one route.
All Undeclared students at Biola are assigned a professional Academic Advisor in the Advising Center, listed in Degree Audit, that will help guide them through the decision of declaring a major at Biola. Once students declare a major they will be reassigned to an advisor in their major area of study.
The Advising Center will help you:
Develop knowledge to make an informed decision to declare a major program by the end of your sophomore year.
Examine individual interests, values, and strengths as they connect to specific majors.
Utilize academic and career advising resources and co-curricular programs to support major and career exploration processes.
Understand how to use academic planning resources: Degree Audit (i.e. What-If Tool), Catalog page, Class Schedule, and Degree Planner.
Locate and learn how to fill out the major change form and major change policies (prerequisites, applications to certain majors, etc).
Undeclared Exploration Resources
The Advising Center: If you are undeclared, your Academic Advisor works in the Advising Center. You can .
Career Center: To have a career/ major exploration appointment with a Career Specialist you can
Meet with a Peer Advisor: You can meet with any peer advisor in their major, just email them to set up a time to meet and learn more about their major!
Major Departments/ Faculty: Faculty in every department are great resources for students seeking to learn more about specific majors.
: Take this 30-minute assessment, it's free! Use this exam as an opportunity to reflect more on your own strengths and interests.
Major Maps: These will give you the guidance you need to maximize your Biola experience in your chosen major. You'll get a glimpse into key activities, courses, career paths, and more that can help shape your education and college experience.
Majors, Programs: Look through the different majors and minors offered at Biola.
Informational Interview: Interview at least one person in a field you are interested in.
Campus Engagement: Attend different c