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Decision on Major at time of application

MelchibMelchib 1 replies1 threads New Member
edited June 22 in Bucknell University
Other than the school of engineering and school of management, what restrictions exist for incoming students in choosing a major? If an applicant applies as "undecided" will he/she be able to choose any major?
edited June 22
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  • momofzagmomofzag 657 replies7 threads Member
    My understanding is that although you indicate intended major at time of admissions, you don't officially declare a major until sometime in sophomore year. There is ample time to switch majors or add a double major or a minor.
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  • benrebbenreb 198 replies16 threads Junior Member
    momofzag is right in that you don't have to officially declare a major until sophomore year. However, I don't think it is the case that you can choose ANY major. I think that a very small number of majors, like Animal Behavior, are pretty selective and accept a limited number of applicants each year. But for the most part, you would have no trouble applying as undecided and then declaring a major later. My son did this. He was assigned a freshman year advisor who helped him schedule his classes his first year. Then when he decided on his major he was assigned a faculty advisor in that particular department.
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  • MelchibMelchib 1 replies1 threads New Member
    Any insight on the computer science major?
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