Undecided Students

You have plenty of time and opportunities to discover a degree that's right for you at UW-Stout.
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Your Future Is Full of Opportunity.

Deciding what degree you want to pursue, let alone on a career path, can feel a little overwhelming. Don't worry about it. Up to 80% of first-year students admit they aren't sure what they want to major in, even after they declare a major, and your experience at Stout will be full of opportunities that will shape your future. 

UW-Stout's Polytechnic Advantage

At UW-Stout, the advantage of applied learning and research isn't just the experiences you have in your degree program—it's the value it provides helping you choose one. Hands-on experiences are all about discovery, so it's ok if you don't know what you want to do yet. The important thing is that whatever you decide to do at Stout, everything you do works together, and that make all the difference for your future.

Stout Core Classes

Your polytechnic education starts with 40 foundational credits in communication, critical thinking, ethics, analysis and reasoning.
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Use the Request Information form to ask us any questions you have about being an undeclared student at UW-Stout. We’re here to help you with your search and to see you succeed in your choices.

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Support & Services for Admitted Undecided Students

Once your admitted to UW-Stout, we'll connect you with a dedicated advisor to support your success and serve as a resource for academic advising, career development and student transition as you discover your interests, abilities and values. Your advisor will introduce you to a wealth of additional tools and opportunities to help you pair your passions with our 50+ undergraduate majors and 70+ minors.

Support for Admitted Undecided Students

Personal advising, support, and tools to help you choose a degree that prepares you to do more on day one.
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Student Highlights

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UW-Stout students’ submarine survival game surfaces to victory at M+DEV, the Midwest’s biggest game industry event Featured Image

UW-Stout students’ submarine survival game surfaces to victory at M+DEV, the Midwest’s biggest game industry event

PC game’s win at M+DEV expo highlights UW-Stout’s globally ranked program
Designed to the Max: Studio art major wins Wisconsin State Park sticker design contest Featured Image

Designed to the Max: Studio art major wins Wisconsin State Park sticker design contest

Logterman’s design inspired by adventures with family dog
Game Expo, Senior Show, STEMM Student Expo cap fall semester with public demos, showcases Featured Image

Game Expo, Senior Show, STEMM Student Expo cap fall semester with public demos, showcases

Students design custom controllers for unique racing games, puzzles, AR experiences