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Advising & Major Exploration Services
Indiana University Bloomington

Find Your Major

Not sure how to choose your major? Follow these steps to get started.

Exploring majors is worth it. Research shows that students who go through a process of major change are more likely to graduate. It pays off to take some time to find a major that fits you and your goals.

Your academic advisor in Advising and Major Exploration Services (AMES) and your career coach in Career Exploration and Student Employment (CESE) are here to guide you every step of the way to finding your major and career direction.

  1. Learn about yourself: Meet with an AMES advisor or CESE career coach to identify what matters to you most.
  2. Focus your search: Find majors, minors, certificates, and programs at IU that you might be interested in.
  3. Try things out: Take an exploratory or introductory class and explore experiential learning at IU.

As you move forward, you'll continue to learn more about what you value and who you are. Keep exploring until you find a major you love!

Meet with an AMES advisor

I'm really enjoying my new classes and find myself wanting to learn more. Don't be afraid to switch your major. You know yourself better than anyone!

Isabelle switched from Nursing to Management and Human Organization

Helpful resources across campus

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    Student Academic Center coaches can help you discover your strengths and weaknesses as a college learner and build skills to set you up for lifelong success.
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  • School career centers
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  • Degree requirements
    IU's Academic Bulletin is the official source of all degree information. Use this tool to find the requirements for any major, minor, or certificate.