Undeclared Success Program
Welcome Undeclared Students!
The Undeclared Success Program oversees Undeclared student retention and student progress toward successfully declaring a major. To further support undeclared student major exploration, we partner with the Interdisciplinary Studies in Three Departments Major, Major departments, College Success Centers, Career Services, the Undeclared College Council, and other partners.
To help Undeclared students intentionally explore potential majors, undeclared students are encouraged to:
- Enroll in GEN S 170: Introduction to Interdisciplinarity
- Narrow down interests by choosing an Undeclared pathway
- Explore majors through completing pre-major courses which also satisfy General Education (GE) requirements
- Utilize the Self-Discovery resources at Career Services
- Focus on their strengths and interests
Undeclared isn't a “major;” it is a time of discovery. Get started!
Undeclared isn't a “major;” it is a time of discovery. Get started!
New Undeclared Students
Find all the steps needed for newly admitted Undeclared students. Newly admitted undeclared students are recommended to review the First-Year Steps to Enroll and complete their intent to enroll to accept your offer of admission. Already accepted your offer of admission? Review all steps that Undeclared students should complete before New Student Orientation in July!
Having more information about your interests and traits helps you make informed decisions.
Take the RIASEC Assessment today!
Match your results with the different pathways.
- Conventional: organizers
- Realistic: doers
- Investigative: thinkers
- Artistic: creators
- Social: helpers
- Enterprising: persuaders
Education / Public Service Undeclared Pathway (Helpers / Persuaders / Organizers)
For students who envision themselves in teaching, leadership, public service, or community-engaged environments.
Interdisciplinary Studies Undeclared Pathway (Thinkers / Creators / Persuaders)
For students who envision themselves in innovative, creative, and problem-solving environments.
Commerce & Industry Undeclared Pathway (Persuaders / Doers / Organizers)
For students who envision themselves in dynamic industrial and commercial environments.
STEM Undeclared Pathway (Doers / Thinkers / Creators)
For students who envision themselves in clinical or applied / experimental research environments.
Complete your Student Success Pathway Preference Form and let us know what Undeclared pathway your traits aligned with!
- Students living on campus will complete the Residential Success Pathway Preference form
- Student who will be living off campus should complete the Commuter Success Pathway Preference form
Check your SDSU email for more details or the First-Year Steps to Enroll.
All students should register to attend New Student Orientation.
During NSO, students will be able to connect with the academic advisor and receive course registration support!
Considering a major in STEM? Students should take the Mathematics and Chemistry placement assessments as soon as they are available. Placement assessments will ensure that students are registered in the appropriate courses. Both assessments are available online.
- Review details of the Mathematics Placement Assessment (ALEKS)
- Review details of the Chemistry Placement Assessment
Transcripts and scores are due one week prior to your orientation date.
We recommend submitting as soon as your scores and/or grades are available to ensure they are processed in time.
Important details are available in the First-Year Steps to Enroll website.
Register for first semester courses that align with your pathway–we strongly recommend General Studies 170, an exciting new course designed to connect your college studies to your career horizons. If you need help registering for courses, review the Course Registration Guide.
Don't forget to visit the Undeclared Lounge in AD 201. You are always welcome to hang out!
On behalf of the Assistant Dean and Undeclared Success Program, we want to invite you to take advantage of the upcoming opportunities!
Check back for updates on our 2025-2026 Events!
Undeclared Events
Undeclared Workshop - How to Declare A New Major
Undeclared Vision Board Workshop: Explore Your Possibilities