During your freshman year, you were encouraged to take courses that you found interesting you to expand your intellectual horizons, foster personal growth and secure good grades.

You were also encouraged to balance that exploration by eliminating as many requirements as possible. By now you should have eliminated at least some of the general curriculum requirements, if your university has any. You should also have enough courses under your belt to identify your intended major. If you are still unsure, consult your advisor. Once you are clear on a major, consult both the student manual and your advisor on how to complete the coursework for your major.

You should also speak with the academic department’s undergraduate advisor. This person will be able to provide more specific advice than your general advisor. They can tell you which courses you should take and in what sequence they should be taken. If you have not completed all of your general requirements, you should make it a point to do so during your sophomore year.

If you decide to be ambitious and attempt a double major, consult your general advisor, in addition to both of the undergraduate advisors in your intended major departments. Their advice should help you decided whether you want to double major or take a more traditional route with one major and a minor.