FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

The Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science or the Bachelor of Fine Arts in the College of Arts and Sciences may be granted with the following majors:

1. Africana Studies (AFS)
2. American Studies (AMS)
3. Anthropology (APY)
4. Art (ART)
5. Art History (ARTH)
6. Biochemistry (BCH)
7. Biochemistry & Nutrition (BCHN)
8. Biology (BIL)
9. Chemistry (CHM)
10. Classics (CLA)
11. Computer Science (CSC)**
12. Criminology (CRI)
13. Economics (ECO)
14. Ecosystem Science & Policy (ECS)*
15. English (ENG)**
16. Elementary Education (ELE)*
17. French (FRE)
18. Geography and Regional Studies (GEG)
19. Geological Sciences (GSC)
20. German (GER)
21. History (HIS)
22. International Studies (ITS)
23. Judaic Studies (JUS)
24. Latin American Studies (LAS)
25. Mathematics (MTH)**
26. Microbiology (MIC)
27. Neuroscience (NEUR)
28. Philosophy (PHI)
29. Physics (PHY)**
30. Political Science (POL)
31. Psychology (PSY)
32. Psychology - BS (PSYS)
33. Public Administration (PADM)
    
34. Religious Studies (REL)
35. Religion and Healthcare (RHC)
36. Sociology (SOC)
37. Spanish (SPA)
38. Theatre Arts (THA)
39. Women's and Gender Studies (WGS)

* A second major is required to be chosen from an approved list.
** Student must specify a "track" within a major.

As an incoming freshman, you will select courses you wish to take. An advisor will review these choices and then contact you to advise you if they are approved or not approved and make suggestions for you. Once you are here, at the beginning of your freshman year, you are assigned an academic advisor. The academic advisor helps you to create an academic schedule that makes sense and achieves the goals that you have established for yourself.

Thoroughly read all of the information at New Student Registration and in the Registration Guide.

Review the information on how to use CaneLink. 

If you scored 700 or above on the SAT/V, you will be exempted from ENG 105; if you scored 32 on the ACT/E, you will be exempted from ENG 105, if you scored 6 or 7 on the IB exam at the Higher Level, you will earn 6 credits for ENG 105 and 106 and if you score 5 on the AP exam, you will earn 6 credits for ENG 105 and 106.

Select ENG 105. Take the ALEKS Math test. Once you have the score, choose the appropriate math course. If you have declared a major select course(s) from those listed in the Registration Guide for your major. Review the cognates and choose courses you are most interested in for the cognates. If you are an undeclared major look at the courses offered in a topic you are interested in by using the cognate search engine. It is recommended that you begin with one of these classes.

The University Bulletin is the guide to every program and department at the University of Miami It includes essential information like admission and graduation requirements, financial information, and academic procedures.  You can find it on our UM home page; or by clicking on the Bulletin. Advisors will help clarify graduation requirements, but students are ultimately responsible for meeting all requirements.

The Undeclared freshman will have the opportunity to meet with their advisor to discuss interests and explore options during the semester. Also, the Toppel Career Center offers career development resources and seminars to assist undecided students in determining career choices. With the help of a college advisor, students are able to determine the best major(s) to study to support their career goals.

Students must declare a major by their junior year. By that time they should have taken a few preliminary courses in a field that interests them. Students are advised to choose a major during their sophomore year and begin the requirements so that they have time to decide whether to continue with the same major. The Bulletin provides all essential information about course descriptions and requirements.

New students are assigned an advisor on August and will have the opportunity to meet with their advisor during Orientation to discuss their schedule.

Students may change their majors until May 15 through the Admissions Office.  After May 15, students should contact the Center for Freshman Advising at 305-284-3437. 

The University offers several scholarships and assistance programs. Visit Financial Assistance Services in the Financial Assistance Advising Center in Ashe 123 or call (305) 284-5212. 

If you would like to be in the Band of the Hour, and want more information, email cdamon@miami.edu call 305-284-4273. 

If you are part of the Air Force ROTC scholarship program, you must enroll in AIS 101(1 credit) and AIS 150 lab.  Call 305-284-2870 for more information.

If you are interested in taking Army ROTC, please sign up for MSL 101 (2 credits) and/or call 305-349-1619.

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Speak to professors and advisors in those departments and even see if the Career Connections Center can help you connect with alumni who graduated with that major to learn about how they’re using it. Please keep in mind that a particular major does not necessarily equal your career choice. Potential employers are looking not only at your field of study, but at your previous experience and the skills you can bring as a new employee. Therefore, you may want to consider getting an internship to earn practical experience in a field or join an organization that will help you develop and refine communication, leadership, and teamwork skills. It is very important to find out what you do enjoy studying, as that is the type of major you will likely be most successful in pursuing.

There are numerous resources for students on campus to assist them in choosing a major. Please look at the information we have throughout our website, the academic bulletin, or contact a faculty mentor in the department of interest. See list of CAS departments and programs here.

Speak to professors and advisors in those departments and even see if the Career Connections Center can help you connect with alumni who graduated with that major to learn about how they’re using it. Please keep in mind that a particular major does not necessarily equal your career choice. Potential employers are looking not only at your field of study, but at your previous experience and the skills you can bring as a new employee. Therefore, you may want to consider getting an internship to earn practical experience in a field or join an organization that will help you develop and refine communication, leadership, and teamwork skills. It is very important to find out what you do enjoy studying, as that is the type of major you will likely be most successful in pursuing.

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