Welcome to CAS Undeclared Advising!
As an undeclared student at Boston University, you have yet to decide on a major to pursue – and that’s great! Whether you have a couple majors in mind, or a broad sense of what you want to study, or absolutely no idea, an undeclared academic advisor will assist you throughout the major exploration process.
Your undeclared academic advisor will:
- Provide an individualized advising experience
- Identify your interests, skills, and goals
- Understand the value of a liberal arts degree
- Explore academic and co-curricular opportunities
- Plan and register for courses to explore potential majors
- Build long term plans that integrate potential majors, the Hub, and other degree requirements
- Connect with other offices and support systems on campus
Activities and tools to explore interests
- Would I like this major?: This activity involves you reviewing a list of all of BU’s undergraduate majors following the steps your advisor shares with you. You then use the Would I Like This Major? to determine if you’d enjoy the courses for the major(s). You can also explore BU’s minors as you narrow down your major interests.
- Strong Interest Inventory: This assessment measures potential majors, leisure interests, and careers. You will rank your interests which will help explore potential interests in various areas. If you want to take the Inventory, ask your advisor!
- Values Assessment: This assessment allows you to identify and determine your values. Values are guiding, foundational principles that can greatly influence potential majors and careers. You can ask your advisor about doing this assessment and they will then debrief what you find.
- Skills Assessment: Similar to the Values Assessment, the Skills Assessment identifies and determines skills you are confident in, what you may want to develop and those you may not enjoy using. Your advisor will walk you through how your skills can relate to potential majors and interests. Be sure to ask them if this is an assessment you are interested in utilizing.
Undeclared programming and resources
Undeclared Social: The Fall 2025 social has passed, but check back in the summer for Fall 2026’s social!
Undeclared First-Year Seminar: FY 101 (offered fall only, 1 non-academic unit)
FY101 – CAS Advising offers an undeclared section of FY 101, a one-unit, one-semester course that aims to introduce first-year students to the BU community. If you choose to register for the undeclared section of FY 101, you will have the opportunity to connect with other students who are also exploring their major options. As a class you will explore the various programs across BU, as well as gain insight about your interests, strengths, and values.
First-Year Career Development Seminar: FY 102 (offered spring only, 1 non-academic unit)
FY102 – This course will help undeclared students explore various career fields of interest. During this course, undeclared students will have the opportunity to attend professional development seminars that include guest speakers from different industries. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to create a resume, write a cover letter, and explore experiential learning opportunities (e.g., internships, research, leadership opportunities).
Programming & Experiences
For First-Year Students:
For all Undeclared Students:
- The annual Major Fair brings representatives from all CAS academic departments (and many other schools/colleges at BU) into the same space each fall semester. Learn about the many majors and minors offered at BU, speak with faculty and staff in the departments, and connect with other peers within each academic discipline. This year’s Major Fair will be held on Tuesday, October 28th from 5-6pm on the 6th floor of Yawkey (100 Bay State Rd.).
- At the beginning of each semester, BU hosts SPLASH, our student group recruitment fair. Browse over 400 student groups on campus, speak to their representatives, and find your place in the BU community!
- During Orientation, attend the Explore the Possibilities resource fair! Representatives from around campus are there to introduce you to the wide array of programs, resources, and opportunities that can enhance your experience at BU. If you’re curious about exploring a major/minor, learning a new language, landing an internship, adding a minor, studying abroad, etc., this event is here to introduce you to the offices that can help.
Meet the Undeclared advising team
Want to meet with an Undeclared advisor?
- Are you currently undeclared? Schedule an appointment using MyBU Student. You can also email your advisor if you have any quick questions.
- Not undeclared yet? That’s okay! Email CAS Advising at casadv@bu.edu to ask about scheduling an appointment.