Need help choosing a major? Come to the Majors Fair! 

General information for Departments

 

Undergraduate Advising, Commonwealth College, and Career Services co-sponsor the annual Major Fair.

We strive to:

Connect Students with information regarding the many academic opportunities at UMass Amherst

Provide a convenient, centralized opportunity for students to explore various major options in one location

Have a representative from every academic department participate at the fair.

According to the research, students with identified majors are more likely to have higher retention and graduation rates. This fair is one avenue that can positively affect our recruitment and retention rates.

Basic Information and Suggestions for Departments

Each participating department is provided with an assigned table with chairs

Departments staff their tables with faculty, staff and student representatives who will be able to answer questions about their major.

Historical data has determined that undergraduates appreciate having "role model students" available to talk about prospective majors.

Students come to the fair hoping to acquire resource materials from your department.

Students are interested in seeing examples of jobs and careers where alumni are working.

It is often handy to have a UMass Guide to Undergraduate Programs available for reference.

Students are attracted to eye catching displays, teaching tools, program visuals, giveaway items etc.

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