Explore  Academic Programs

Quick links to help with MAJOR Decisions: 

• Majors Profiles  Review a list of all majors, minors, and certificates available at the university.

• Changing Colleges  Learn how to apply to another college within the UMN-TC

• Explore by Field Consider various majors across the university that relate to a specific field.

  • • Health Majors  Human Physiology, Health Service Management, Psychology, Biology, etc.

    • Business Majors Economics, Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, etc.

    • STEM Majors Physics, Food Science, Data Science, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, etc.

      • • College of Sciene & Engineering major exploration tool:  What Can I Do with a major in....

    • TECH Majors Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Design, Strategic Communication, etc. 

Undecided? or Considering Multiple Options?

Coming in with an open mind allows you to really explore your options before making a decision. This is a good thing, trust us!  Choose your starting point and begin exploring using the resources below. 

To decide on a major that suits you, it is often helpful to first understand your strengths, interests, and values: 

• Start your Personal Exploration Journey

Decisions are Hard, but you're not alone!  CAPE provides free individualized, 1-on-1 support to students who are undecided or exploring multiple majors.  

• Meet with an Academic & Career Exploration Coach  

If want to do some exploring on your own but still have a guide and support from a coach, then you may prefer to enroll in this 1-credit, online-blended course: 

• Enroll in OUE 2001: Academic Planning and Exploration

Transferring to a College Within the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Each college has different admissions criteria, prerequisites, and application timelines.  Click on a college to learn more about how to apply: 

• CSE - College of Science and Engineering 

• CEHD: College of Education & Human Development

• Carlson: Carlson School of Management

• CBS: College of Biological Science 

• CDES: College of Design 

• CFANS: College of Food and Agricultural Science 

• CCAPS: College of Continuing & Professional Studies

Admissions Statistics: 

Fall 2024 Change of College Student Data (applications versus admissions)

Get 1-on-1 Guidance:

Students are encouraged to meet with the Change of College Coach in the Center for Academic Planning & Exploration (CAPE) to get individualized support in the college change process.

Contingency planning:

Some colleges are harder to get into than others.  Be prepared with a back-up plan: Parallel Planning