Admissions

Still Looking for a Major?

Many students feel a great deal of pressure to decide upon a major before beginning their university coursework. It is MSU Moorhead's belief that students are better served by enrolling as "undecided majors" rather than choosing a major if they are not prepared to make this decision. Approximately 35% percent of the freshmen who enroll at MSUM each year do not declare a major at the time of their initial enrollment. For these and other interested students, MSUM offers several services available through the Advising Support Center.

Internship Information

A good way to gain hands-on experience in an occupation you are considering is to do an internship in that area. Career Services coordinates the information about agencies that offer internship opportunities for students in every major available at MSUM. This information is located in the Resource Room. Ask for assistance if you need help locating this material.

Volunteer or Paid Work Experience

Another way to discover what kind of work you like and dislike is to actually go out into the work world and experience the different occupations for yourself. You may be able to find a part-time job during the school year or the summer in an area that interests you. You may be able to volunteer at a business or agency if they do not have any paid positions. Volunteer and paid work experience is a great way to find out first hand what it is like to work in a setting and to decide whether or not this is an area you would like to pursue as a career. MSU Moorhead lists part-time on and off-campus jobs, as well as, summer jobs for our students online at Dragon Jobs.