Undecided/ Pathfinder

About the Undecided/Pathfinder Program at TROY

On the Troy Campus, students who are unsure about their major or are planning to major in a program that is not available at Troy University are invited to be in the Pathfinder Program. The Pathfinder Program is designed to offer students a flexible, supportive environment in which they can explore their career and/or academic options at Troy University. As a participant, students may be enrolled in the Pathfinder Program for a period of up to four semesters or until the completion of their General Studies classes. However, students may declare their major at any time. All Pathfinder Students MUST declare a major before their fourth term of enrollment.

“When I was accepted to TROY, I was a conditionally admitted student with an undeclared major, and had to take developmental classes. I discovered my major and the classes in which I was genuinely interested.”

Tre'Ana Hullum | Social Work, Freshman

Find your Major

Some people do not know their career path when they start college. With the undeclared major, you can work toward your college degree while exploring your interests. You have two years to declare your major.

Pathfinder Program

If you are unsure about your major or career path, it is suggested that you take the FOCUS Assessment by clicking the button below.

The FOCUS Assessment will help you to make informed decisions about your major and possible career aspirations. New users will need to click on "Register" to create an account. When prompted, the access code is "Trojan". Complete the work interest values, personality, and skills assessments.

Take the Focus Assessment

About the Pathfinder Program

On the Troy Campus, students who are unsure about their majors or are planning to major in a program that is not available at Troy University, are invited to be in the Pathfinder Program. The Pathfinder Program is designed to offer Undeclared Students a flexible, supportive environment in which they can explore their career and/or academic options at Troy University. As a participant, students may be enrolled in the Pathfinder Program for a period of up to four semesters or until the completion of their General Studies classes. However, students may declare their major at any time. All Pathfinder Students MUST declare a major before their fourth term of enrollment.

In the Pathfinder Program, students are REQUIRED to participate in the following:

One-On-One meeting with your assigned academic advisor: Pre-advisement for classes and to discuss majors
TROY 1101 University Orientation: 1 credit hour course
TROY 1102 Major Exploration and Planning course: 1 credit hour elective
Complete and explore the FOCUS online career self-assessment

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