Our Undeclared Major Program is the ideal way to explore options if you’re not quite ready to declare a major at Merrimack. Our advising team is there to help you in making a decision compatible with both your passions and career goals.
Did you know that 75 percent of American college students either start their college academic journey as undeclared or have changed their major?
Unsure what major you’d like to choose? The Undeclared Major Program is here to support Merrimack students like you, helping you explore your options and stay on track to graduate in four years.
What is an undeclared major? You are considered an undeclared major at Merrimack if you:
When you apply to Merrimack you’ll be prompted to choose a major. You’ll have the following undeclared options to choose from:
Once you enroll, you’ll have access to all of our exploration support services. We treat your undeclared status as its own major and you get the same support and resources you’d have if you were a declared major.
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