Student learning outcomes
You will confidently choose a major within your first two years. You will also:
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Identify new interests you might not have considered, while developing meaningful connections with a wide range of peers, faculty and mentors.
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Understand how to leverage university resources effectively to support your academic and personal success.
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Develop a versatile skill set by engaging in diverse subjects, making you more adaptable in your future career.
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Gain a clearer understanding of your values and strengths while discovering your career passion, paving the way for greater job satisfaction.
Academic strength
Being undeclared isn’t about indecision; it’s about embracing possibility. Through educational experiences and advising support, you will be able to connect your interests, strengths and career aspirations toward a major that aligns with your goals.
Getting started
At Susquehanna, you’re not assigned a general academic advisor — you’re paired with a knowledgeable faculty advisor. Well before you arrive to campus, your faculty advisor will help you on your path to complete your degree in four years.
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Academic advising starts as early as February of your high school senior year through a phone or video conference with a faculty member. Your faculty advisor will create your first-semester schedule with courses tailored to your interests.
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During your first week on campus, you’ll meet with your faculty advisor to discuss any desired changes to your fall class schedule. You’ll continue exploring your long-term goals through regular meetings.
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Your schedule kicks off with the First-Year Seminar, a course designed to help you succeed in a college setting and fully benefit from a liberal arts foundation.
Central Curriculum
At Susquehanna, 1/3 of your courses are general education, 1/3 are electives you choose and 1/3 are in your major. The Central Curriculum is designed to build your proficiency through a series of interconnected courses, while you dive into various fields — from the sciences to the humanities, business to the arts — allowing you to uncover new interests.
