How to select my major and minor
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Videos
Your Studies and Career: What to Consider?\ Ms. Alice Yeung, Administrative Assistant of AASO\ Ms. Elisa Yu, Senior Student Advising Officer of CEDARS (Careers and Placement Section)
Major / Minor Planning Tools and Declaration\ Ms. Alice Yeung, Administrative Assistant of AASO
Quick guide on Major/ Minor Selection
5 Steps to Major Minor Selection
Step 1: Reflect on your interests, strengths and goals
- Talk to your advisers at Faculty, AASO and CEDARS (Careers and Placement)
Step 2: See what your options are
Step 3: Find out more about each particular subject of interest
- Department websites: course content, pre-requisites and other requirements
- CEDARS (Careers and Placement): career options available with each major
- Learning experiences of senior students in that major/minor
Step 4: Attend AASO’s “Major Minor Week”
- Bring a list of questions from your research
- Approach Faculty and senior students from your interested majors/minors for advice
Step 5: Reflect on your choices
- Consult Temporary Academic Advisers (TAAs) on more course details, abilities/skills to excel in the subject and further study paths
- Use the “What If” system in SIS to check study loads if you choose different majors and/or minors
- Review with Faculty/AASO advisers your course selection, academic plan and study strategies
How and When to Declare Major/ Minor
Student usually can start declaring their Major / Minor from semester 1 of Year 2 through SIS. Some Faculties may devise their specific timeline / procedures so it is important for you to pay attention to the announcement by Faculty in this regard. You may check the “Student’s Quick Reference Guide on Major / Minor Declaration” prepared by Academic Support and Examinations Section (IT Project), Registry if you are not sure about the procedures. Here are also some FAQ for your reference.
Seek Advice
Student Advisers
Study Experience Sharing: A Database of Student Advisers in Different Majors/ Minors (Login Required)
Temporary Academic Advisers (TAA)
Students can find out more about different majors / minors by requesting and talking to a TAA who are current teachers assigned to advise students from home and non-home Faculties. See here for the procedures
AASO Advisers
You are welcome to make an appointment to meet with an AASO adviser to discuss your query on major minor selection.