Many schools indicate that "undeclared" is the most common major for their students, often accounting for about one-third of the student population. If you want to use your first semesters to explore options, or if you need to develop preparatory skills, or if the school does not offer the major you want, you may choose to be undeclared. Most programs include a core curriculum required for all majors, so choosing a specific major early may not affect class choices. Waiting to select a major until you are certain of your decision can be beneficial, but entering college with an undeclared major may make it difficult for you to graduate within four years, since you may need to take more course work specific to the major you finally choose.
If you are unsure what major to select on the application, choose undeclared. If other questions on the application make reference to your career plan, be as honest as possible about your interests. Many schools offer assistance for students trying to determine what career path they want, such as individual advisers, orientation programs that include personality and interest exploration, career services offices with information about various options, and internships. Your academic adviser will help you select courses that may steer you toward a major.Typically, schools require that students formally select a major by the end of their sophomore year.