Undecided?

Undecided? Explore further

We know that there is pressure to choose a major and decide what your career will look like. It can feel overwhelming if you haven’t decided what you want to study or still want to explore your options. The good news is that a liberal arts university is the perfect place to discover your passion and try different things. Because a liberal arts education takes an interdisciplinary approach, you not only have the time and opportunity to explore your varied interests, but are encouraged to do so. Allow us to help you build an education that is tailored to you.

Every first year student is required to take a colloquium course

This is a conversation-based course in which students are encouraged to steer discussions and ask questions that will spark discourse. A wide range of topics will be offered each year, taught by faculty from every department, giving you the opportunity to take an exploratory course and begin your college journey by pursuing your interests.

Colloquium class sizes are kept small to foster participation and encourage meaningful intellectual bonds among students and with the professor. This will be important as your colloquium professor will act as your academic advisor until you declare a major.

Recent Colloquium Course Offerings Have Included

Improv: Making Something From Nothing

Conspiracy Theories & Misinformation

Who is Bob Dyland?

Beyond Good & Evil: The Myths & Legends of Genesis

Explaining Ourselves, and Putin's Wars

Clothing & Memory As Embodied Thought

Learn more about our academic programs at: willamette.edu/go/majors

Look beyond your horizon: visit willamette.edu for more info.

Office: 900 State Street Salem, OR 97301

Email: bearcat@willamette.edu

Call: 503-370-6303

Text: 503-967-4950