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Welcome to University Studies!
Major Overview
University Studies is the initial academic program for first-year students who want to explore their options before declaring a major field of study - approximately 10-15% of entering students at MSU. Through its programs of individualized academic advising and first-year seminar, University Studies plays a key role in preparing MSU students for study in a chosen major. Undergraduate students may take up to 30 semester credits (typically 2 semesters) in University Studies before declaring a major, but students may declare at any time. Students who start in a declared major and want to explore other options are encouraged to visit with the advisors in University Studies should they have questions about their initial choice of major.
This program also serves students who plan to pursue specialized degrees at other institutions but wish to take courses at MSU for one or two years before transferring. Transfer students may enter University Studies to fulfill requirements and explore MSU degree programs before declaring a major.