Considering Majors
Some campuses in the UW System offer specialized
majors that are unique to that school. If you are interested in packaging,
for example, UW-Stout is the only college that offers a course of study
leading to a major in packaging. If you are interested in obtaining a
general liberal arts background, however, your choice is open. UW-Madison
offers the widest variety of majors, both in liberal arts and professional
specialties.
Finding your educational direction
How do I begin to think about a major course of study? How can identifying
my strengths help me decide on a possible major? There are many ways to
assess your interests in relation to choosing a major:
Educational Orienteering
is an on-line tool connected with this web site.
Undergraduate Majors
UW-Madison offers a wide variety of
undergraduate majors. Look over the possibilities to see what interests
you. Remember that at this point you can always change your mind. Also
note that majors have specific requirements in addition to the University's
General Education Requirements.