Undeclared

Come to CALS as an undeclared major

If you’re interested in solving global challenges, you can find a home in CALS — even if you’re unsure about which major you want to pursue. You’ll work with a CALS college advisor to intentionally explore your interests, so you can find the major that’s right for you.

As a undeclared major you will:

Work directly with advisors to explore major options that connect to your interests in food, health, the environment, human well-being, and beyond
Stay on track for graduation by taking first year courses common to most majors
Take advantage of all the resources CALS has to offer while deciding which major is right for your goals

What can CALS offer you?

CALS students are curious to discover how our living world works and are passionate about using science to improve it.

Our programs span five interest areas and encourage students to pursue their passions in the classroom and beyond. Learn more about how our students are set up for success:

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Explore admission requirements, course offerings, 4-year plans, and more on UW–Madison’s undergraduate Guide.

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Your CALS Experience

Connect with an advisor

CALS has advisors who work specifically with undeclared and exploring students. They will help you explore majors and courses that connect to your passions, or help you decide between multiple majors that you’re interested in.

Explore our interest areas

CALS majors fall into five interest areas and allow you to pursue your passions in the classroom and beyond:

Get involved. Find your people.

UW–Madison has hundreds of student organizations, including more than 30 that are affiliated with CALS. Check out:

Learn outside the classroom

Something that sets CALS apart is that we believe your college education extends beyond the classroom. While you explore different academic paths, you will take advantage of hands-on learning through research experiences, internships, lab courses, and study abroad programs.

Interest areas

Majors

30+

CALS-affiliated student organizations

Advisor & Contact Information

Advisors can answer your questions, help you create a degree plan that meets your personal and professional goals, and connect you to resources across the UW–Madison campus. Undeclared students work with academic advisors to intentionally explore major options while completing first year courses common to most majors to keep them on track for graduation.

Incoming students should reach out to CALS Academic Affairs to direct your questions. Current UW–Madison students should schedule with their assigned advisor using Starfish.

CALS Academic Affairs

116 Agricultural Hall
1450 Linden Dr., Madison, WI 53706

academicaffairs@cals.wisc.edu
(608) 262-3003

Want to learn more about CALS?

Explore interest areas

View all CALS Majors

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