Premajor Studies Program

Our Team Supports Your Educational Discovery

Goals of the Premajor Studies Program

• Provide academic advising and support to incoming Seattle University students (in their first two years) who have not yet decided on a major or career path or have decided their major is not the right fit. We help you create an action plan for declaring a major by the end of your sophomore year (90 credits). If you are a transfer student coming in with 90 credits, we work with you where you are to make a sound and timely decision.
• Provide the framework, programming, and resources necessary to help you make informed decisions about choosing a major. We also help you process and interpret this information.
• Recognize where you are in your decision-making process so we can provide you with the best resources appropriate to you.
• Encourage you in defining goals by helping you assess how your own personal strengths, interests, and values relate to various choices of majors, minors and your overall education and career path.

Premajor Advisors Assist You With:

Educational Planning & Major or Minor Selection

While advisors assist you in creating your education plan, we will help you explore various fields of study before you declare a major or minor, as well as discuss internship, co-curricular, volunteer or study abroad opportunities that can apply to your interests.

Reading and Interpreting Program Evaluations 

The Program Evaluation is a powerful tool for selecting courses toward graduation. Advisors help you review your program evaluation and counsel you on your academic plans, course selection and major selection and discuss academic opportunities available to you. 

Registration Problem Solving 

Advisors can help you address common registration issues, understand registration restrictions and assist with planning and preparing for quarterly advising and registration periods.

Academic Difficulty 

Advisors can help you evaluate past academic performance and discover the skills and resources necessary to achieve your educational goals. Advisors can connect you with academic and specialized campus services and will work with you if you are on academic probation. 

Assistance with Study Abroad Course Selection 

Once you have chosen a study abroad program and been accepted to the program, Advisors can review your potential course selections and help you complete your Education Abroad Course Approval.

Petition- and Policy-Related Questions

Advisors can explain university policies and procedures and assist you in completing various petitions and forms. We also help you get plugged in on campus so you can develop a sense of belonging even sooner.