# Undecided?

**Source**: https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/undecided
**Parent**: https://undergrad.osu.edu/apply/freshmen-columbus/after-you-are-admitted

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## Options for undecided students

Though it may feel to you as if everyone knows their major going into college, it's actually common not to know — and 100% okay. Starting as an undecided major can help you learn more about your options and more about yourself, leading to a really good fit.

> We set you up for success by offering 200+ academic programs, so you can combine interests or change your mind without changing schools. Also in your corner: A dedicated exploration program with a high rate of success at matching students and majors.

### What to choose as a major when you apply

When you apply for admission, you will be asked to select a major. As an undecided student, you may select one of the programs below. Due to visa requirements, international students may not declare University Exploration or undecided programs as majors.

#### Option 1: University Exploration

If you want to sample courses before committing to a major or just have too many interests to narrow it down right now, you’re best bet is to start in
[University Exploration](http://exploration.osu.edu/). In University Exploration you will have personalized assistance from trained academic counselors to match your strengths and interests to a major that will lead to a satisfying and rewarding degree.

**On the admission application,** select either general
[University Exploration – Undecided/Exploring](http://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/252) or one of six "meta-majors" (broad fields of study):

- [Arts, Innovation and Creativity
  \](http://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/333)
- [Behavior, Culture and Context](http://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/336)
- [Education and Public Service](http://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/335)
- [Health and Human Services](http://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/257)
- [Management and Industry](http://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/258)
- [Science, Technology and Environment](http://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/334)

#### Option 2: Undecided majors within a college or school

If you know what you’re good at and you have a general idea of the field you want to pursue, but haven’t decided on a specific major, consider beginning in an undecided program offered by five of Ohio State's colleges and schools.

**On the admission application,** select one of the following:\

- [Agriculture, Exploring](https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/253)\
- [Arts and Sciences, Undecided](http://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/304)\
- [Business Administration, Undecided](http://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/247) (Fisher College of Business)
- [Engineering Explore Paths](https://engineering.osu.edu/explore-engineering-pathways):

- Biotechnology, Biosystems and PreMed
- Business Analytics, Computation and Systems Integration
- Robotics, Space Systems and Materials
- Sustainability, Energy and Infrastructure

- [Environment and Natural Resources, Undecided](http://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/249)
- [Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Undecided](http://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/254)