MAJOR Night to help students make academic choices Wednesday

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Students overwhelmed by choosing between more than 150 undergraduate programs offered at Central Michigan University can find help Wednesday night.

Many Advisors Joined under One Roof is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Bovee University Center Rotunda.

Academic Adviser Lynne L’Hommedieu said during the event, advisers from every academic department advise students on what major to choose depending on their future career aspirations.

She said once students have an idea of their possible major, advisers then give them information on the proper courses needed.

“A lot of students receive misinformation from word-of-mouth by other students on what classes they need to take,” L’Hommedieu said. “Oftentimes the things students are told by other students makes it harder than what it needs to be for the student, and that’s when advising comes in handy.”

Last year during the event a transfer transition program was offered specifically for transfer students. However, this year the transfer transition informational session will take place on Tuesday.

MAJOR Night is primarily aimed at freshmen who may be undecided on their major, but the event is open to all students.

Academic Adviser Jamie Brown said MAJOR Night will be a great opportunity for students to talk and network with faculty and staff.

“This is a time where students take responsibly for their academics. In high school, students are used to things being so structured and being told what to take,” Brown said. “College is a time where things are not going to be handed to students, meaning they have more self-responsibility.”

L’Hommedieu said the overwhelming amount of information given to freshmen during orientation could be cleared up during MAJOR night.

“It can be challenging for students to determine what classes to take and when, what degree requirements you may have, and overall interpretation of university policies and procedures,” said Academic Adviser Amy Faber. “Advisers are the experts, and can ease a lot of confusion and stress that students may feel about their academics.”