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Major Welcome

You've declared! Join us to learn more about your new major.

Each spring, the College holds a Major Welcome event, where students are welcomed by faculty members of their chosen majors.

This year, Major Welcome will be held throughout the month of March on days and times set by each department. There, students will have the opportunity to meet faculty, staff, and other students in their field; learn more about opportunities in their program; and, of course, celebrate their major! 

Departments expect students to attend the Welcome Event of their primary major unless in class at that time. Find the schedule of events as well as answers to frequently asked questions below.

Major Welcome Events Schedule

African & African-American Studies    

March 1, 2024, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
McMillan Hall, 2nd Floor Hallway

 
American Culture Studies    

March 20, 2024, 3 to 4:30 p.m.    
McMillan Hall, Room 140


Anthropology   

March 26, 2024, 3 to 4 p.m.    
McMillan Hall, McMillan Café
   

Art History & Archaeology    

March 2024
Location TBD


Asian American Studies

March 20, 2024, 3 to 4:30 p.m.    
McMillan Hall, Room 140


Biology

March 1, 2024, 3 to 5 p.m.
Life Sciences Building, Rooms 201 and 202 (Biology Commons)


Chemistry    

March 1, 2024, 12 to 3:30 p.m.
Wrighton Hall, Room 400   


Classics/Ancient Studies    

March 6, 2024, 2 to 3 p.m.
Umrath Hall, Room 224   


Comparative Literature    

March 27, 2024, 9 to 10 a.m.
Ridgley Hall, Room 317   


Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences

February 28, 2024, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Rudolph Hall, Room 301    


East Asian Languages and Cultures

March 19, 2024, 4 to 5 p.m.
Busch Hall, Room 18     


Economics

March 19, 2024, 6:15 to 7 p.m.
Location TBD

    
Education    

March 2024
Location TBD  

    
English    

March 27, 2024, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.   
Dunker Hall, Hurst Lounge 


Environmental Policy

February 23, 2024, 2 to 3 p.m.
Seigle Hall, Room 248        


Environmental Studies

March 25, 2024, 12 to 1 p.m.
Schnuck Pavilion, Room 202


Film & Media Studies

March 18, 2024, 3 to 4 p.m.
Seigle Hall, Room 400

        
Germanic Languages & Literatures

March 27, 2024, 9 to 10 a.m.
Ridgley Hall, Room 317


Global Studies    

March 22, 2024, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
McMillan Cafe 

 

 

 

History    

March 2024
Location TBD    


Interdisciplinary Project in the Humanities    

March 27, 2024, 9 to 10 a.m.
Ridgley Hall, Room 317   


Linguistics   

March 22, 2024, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Wilson Hall, Room 104


Mathematics    

March 5, 2024, 3 to 4 p.m.
Cupples I, Room 222 (Mathematics Undergraduate Lounge)

        
Performing Arts - Dance and Drama    

March 2024
Location TBD

      
Philosophy    

March 8, 2024, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.   
Wilson Hall, Room 104

        
Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology    

March 6, 2024, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Wilson Hall, Room 214


Physics  

March 21, 2024, 12 to 2 p.m.
Compton Hall, Physics Library


Political Science    

February 23, 2024, 2 to 3 p.m.   
Seigle Hall, Room 248


Psychological & Brain Sciences 

March 22, 2024, 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Somers Family Hall, Psychology Lounge Room 207E


Religion & Politics

March 2024
Location TBD


Romance Languages and Literatures - French    

March 2024
Location TBD


Romance Languages and Literatures - Italian

March 2024
Location TBD


Romance Languages and Literatures - Spanish    

March 21, 2024, 4 to 5:30 p.m. 
Dunker Hall, Room 3


Russian Language and Literature

March 2024
Location TBD


Sociology

March 5, 2024, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Seigle Hall, Suite 213
Please note: This event is an informational session for prospective students


Speech & Hearing

March 22, 2024, 2 to 4 p.m. 
Location TBD   


Statistics & Data Science

March 6, 2024, 1 to 2:30 p.m. 
Jolley Hall, 5th Floor (Reception Area in front of Jolley 539A)


Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies

March 21, 2024, 4 to 5 p.m. 
McMillan Hall, Room 221    

 

*Please note: all session times listed below are in Central Standard Time (CST) 

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if I have class during my department event time? 

It is the expectation of the department that you attend the Welcome Event for your prime major unless in class at that time. That said, go to class but please contact your major advisor or department to find out what you missed.

Can I go to the Welcome Event for a second major or minor?

Departments welcome second majors and minors.

My major isn't listed. What should I do? 

If your major isn't holding a welcome event, please contact your major advisor to learn more about important information and opportunities in your program as well as meet with faculty and staff.

I know my major but haven't declared yet. How do I do that?

Declaring is a two-step process. Check out this video with instructions here, and still be sure to go to your Major Welcome Event. For additional information on declaring your major, visit the Major Declaration page.