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We are excited to announce the Fall 2025 Major Discovery Fair, brought to you by the Vulcan Materials Academic Success Centerin partnership with Student Engagement & Enrichment. Students, faculty, and staff from across campus are all invited to attend!

Wednesday, October 1, 2025
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Hill Student Center

Thursday, October 2, 2025
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Science/Engineering Complex
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Why should you attend The Major Discovery Fair?

Many of the majors UAB has to offer will be featured so all undecided, re-deciding, and exploring students can ask questions and gather information all in one convenient location. Faculty and staff will be available to answer your questions, from program requirements to possible career opportunities for future graduates and we’ll have advisors from VMASC on hand to answer general major declaration questions.

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Interested in a major, but unsure what to ask?

  • Are there requirements for your major? What, if any, is the admission process?
  • What kinds of special programs (research, independent study, study away, student organizations, internships, etc.) are offered with your major?
  • What course(s) do you recommend to help me explore your major if I’m not ready to declare?
  • What activities do you recommend to help me explore your major?
  • What kinds of jobs are graduates from your program finding?
  • What’s the biggest challenge for students in your major?
  • What do students find most rewarding about your major?
  • What’s one thing students interested in your major should know before getting involved with the program?
  • What are common minors students have within your major?
  • Is it possible to have a second major in addition to yours?