1. BA Undeclared Orientation
Dr. Anne Bowker, Associate Dean (Student Affairs)
Allyson Buchanan-Watson, Student Success Officer
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
September 4, 2018

2. Welcome to Carleton University
Choosing undeclared is a great choice!
Take advantage of this first year to explore different subject areas or disciplines, to try something completely different from what you studied in high school and to be open-minded about all of your different options.
When do you have to declare a major?
By the end of 1st year or at least before you start 2nd year
Introductions:
Myself
Allyson Buchana—Watson
Mallie Teng
Students

3. What is a Major? A Minor?
Your major is the subject that you specialize in
Approximately half of your courses will be in that discipline
You can combine two majors (double major)
A minor: a sub-specialization = Approximately four full-year courses over the BA
Concentrations within the Major
Other program options: co-op, international exchange, etc.
B.A. General vs. B.A. Honours
3 years vs. 4 years
In depth knowledge
Research opportunities
Allyson: questions for our poll:
Why did you choose the BA Undeclared? 1) I didn’t know what I wanted to Major in; 2) I didn’t get into my first choice; 3) Other
Do you already know what you might want to major in? yes / no
How are you feeling about starting your first year? Excited nervous anxious to get started nothing in particular
If we were to offer a workshop on career advising, would you attend? Yes/no
If we were to offer a workshop on academic advising, would you attend?
If we were to offer a workshop on study skills, would you be interested
Would you be interested in a mentorship program?

4. Choosing your major or minor
Who can you talk to about your options?
Malie Teng, Career Counsellor, Career Services
Anne Bowker, Associate Dean, FASS
Allyson Buchanan-Watson, Student Success Officer, FASS
Student Academic Advisors, The Advising Centre
Profs., TAs
What if you change your mind?
Can you add a second Major or Minor?

5. Majors within the BA African Studies Anthropology
Applied Linguistics & Discourse Studies
Art History
Biology
Child Studies
Criminology & Criminal Justice
English
Environmental Studies
European and Russian Studies
Film Studies
French
Geography
Geomatics
Greek and Roman Studies
History
History and Theory of Architecture
Human Rights & Social Justice
Indigenous & Canadian Studies
Law
Linguistics
Music
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Women’s and Gender Studies

6. In addition, you can choose a minor
American Sign Language
Archeology
Arts Management
Business
Chemistry
Chinese
Computer Science
Christian Studies
Design
Digital Humanities
Disability Studies
Drama Studies
Earth Sciences
Entrepreneurship
Food Science
German
Industrial Economics
Islamic Studies
Italian
Japanese
Jewish Studies
Latin American & Caribbean Studies
Mathematics
Medieval & Early Modern Studies
Neuroscience and Mental Health
Physical Geography
Physics
Russian
Sexuality Studies
South Asian Studies
Spanish
Statistics
Technology, Society & Environment Studies

7. Additional Degree Programs
Bachelor of Cognitive Science
Bachelor of Communications and Media Studies
Bachelor of Economics
Bachelor of Global and International Studies

8. Malie Teng, Undeclared Advisor &
Introducing our guest speakers from Career Services:
Malie Teng, Undeclared Advisor &
Chelsea Whyte, Career Development Coordinator
Undeclared Advising Program
Undeclared Mentorship Program

9. Tips for Succeeding in First-Year
Read your course outline and read it often.
Keep up with your readings.
Learn how to manage your time.
Go to class and be prepared.
Learn to take good notes.
Read the Academic Integrity Policy.
Get to know at least one professor.
Ask questions. Seek help if you need it.
Review your audit at least once each term.

10. Centre for Student Academic Support –CSAS
Need learning support?
Skills development workshops
Learning support sessions
English conversation sessions
Peer assisted study sessions
CSAS location 4th Floor, Library

11. Student Referral Guide
Below are some central support service offices

12. Questions? Drop in to see us at 330 Paterson Hall Email us: