Undeclared and Exploratory

Choosing a major that you’ll enjoy seems like a daunting task…where do you even begin?

As you consider this process, click on the boxes below to learn more about your interests, skills, abilities, and values. Discovering more about yourself and researching majors and careers will help you to feel confident about your decision.

It’s hard to figure out what you’re supposed to do ‘the rest of your life’.

No one thing or person can tell you what to major in or what career path you should take, but career assessments can provide direction so you can make the best decision for YOU.

Career opportunities exist for students in any major…as long as you prepare for them along the way. As you consider possible majors, ask yourself:

  • What activities do I enjoy? What interests drive me?
  • What are my values?
  • What do I enjoy learning? How do I like to learn?
  • What are my strengths academically?
  • If I could study anything, what would it be?

Click the button below to see all of the career assessments we offer and determine which is the right on

  • Check out the list of MSU Majors.
  • Use the MSU Catalog Online to research majors you liked. Look for two things…the graduation requirements (See ‘Colleges and Academic Offices’) and the course descriptions. How do you feel about those classes? Do you think they fit you? Why or why not?
  • Go to the MSU homepage and search the majors of interest. Review all parts of their departmental websites…still interested?
  • Meet with the academic department’s undergraduate coordinator or academic advisor. Ask questions!
    • Can you tell me about this academic program?
    • What are the requirements for admission to this major?
    • What are the graduation requirements?
    • What are some of the more challenging courses?
    • Are there any emphases/concentrations in this major?
    • How can I gain practical experience in this field while I am in school?
    • Where have your graduates gone to work?
    • What are some possible careers I could pursue with this major?
    • What other majors on campus might be related to this major?
    • What courses could I take to discover if this is the right major for me?

List of MSU Majors MSU Catalog MSU Homepage 

  • Take entry-level classes in the majors of interest.
  • Job shadow professionals in careers related to the major.
  • Meet with your Career Center advisor to discuss where you are in the process.
  • Join the Bulldog Mentor Program to connect with MSU alumni in the industry of interest.
  • Get involved with the student organizations associated with academic colleges and majors.

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Career Center Office

300 Montgomery Hall
Mississippi State Campus

Phone: 662.325.3344
Fax: 662.325.7975
Email: career@career.msstate.edu

Mailing Address

Post Office Box P
Mississippi State, MS 39762

Campus Mailstop 9533

Co-op Program Office

335 McCain Hall
Mississippi State Campus

Phone: 662.325.3823
Fax: 662.325.8733
Email: coop@career.msstate.edu

Mailing Address

Post Office Box 6046
Mississippi State, MS 39762

Campus Mailstop 9548

Career Service Hours

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Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 2:00 pm