Not sure yet which major you want to pursue?
Are you undecided on an academic major? Are you unsure which major to choose that will best help you achieve your career goals? Don't worry — it is completely OK to start college with an undeclared major! At Southwest Baptist University, you will receive personal, one-on-one academic advisement focused on helping you discover God's calling for your life.
All first-year students at SBU are advised through the University Success Center. Your advisor will work with you to explore careers and college majors that match your skills, interests and values. You will also benefit from SBU's Career Services office, which provides valuable career assessment tools and resources for you.
Your advisor will enroll you in general education courses from a variety of subject areas. Taking these general education courses your first year helps you work toward a degree and fulfill graduation requirements while also being introduced to new topics and ideas. Many students discover the academic path they wish to pursue through taking these general education courses and go on to choose the major that is right for them.
Regardless of which major you end up choosing, earning a college degree will be immensely valuable to you. SBU faculty across campus desire to see you develop as a person and gain the interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills employers most desire.
With more than 100 areas of academic study and the personal attention of your academic advisor in the University Success Center, SBU will prepare you for a lifetime of success!
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With more then 100 areas of academic study, SBU can help you pursue your personal and academic goals to set you up for a lifetime of success. Explore our programs and find the one that fits your gifts and interests.
University Success Center
At the University Success Center (USC), you will receive one-on-one guidance to help you make a successful transition into the Southwest Baptist University family.
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Career Services
SBU Career Services is dedicated to helping you explore potential vocations, prepare for your future and successfully transition into the professional world. You will benefit from a variety of resources, including tools for career exploration and assessment, to help you find the career path that best matches your unique talents and interests.
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(The University Success Center has five full-time academic advisors that work one-on-one with all new first-year students and transfer students with less than 30 college credit hours.)