Meta-Majors
Building your academic community
You may come to the College of Charleston knowing exactly what you want to major in. Or, you may have an idea based on a broad career or interest area. Whether you're confident in your choice or want a little more time to explore, we are here to help.
What is a meta-major?
A meta-major is an area of interest. Meta-majors pull together majors from various College of Charleston schools that have related courses and career goals. You can start with a meta-major, but you won't graduate with one.
A major is a specific area of study, and you graduate with a bachelor's degree in a major. Once you have decided on your major, you can declare it right away in MyPortal.
All students must declare their major by the time they achieve 45 credit hours.
It's a guided pathway that allows you to be intentional about exploring which major is right for you. Maybe you know you have a creative mind, but you aren't sure how that translates to a specific major. Maybe you love math, but you don't want to be a full-time mathematician.
Build your community.
It all begins at orientation, where you'll connect with others who share a common interest. You'll meet faculty leaders and staff members who can guide and mentor you throughout your time at the College. You'll also discover student organizations connected to your meta-major.
This is where you'll find your new study-buddy, best friend or someone to take notes for you if you have to miss class.
We want you to feel supported from day one.
You'll find professional support through advising, clear degree maps, early connections with the career center and intentional engagement with departments, faculty and staff.
Which program will be right for you?
The support and community you'll gain through the meta-major will make you even more confident that you chose the right one.