They then supplement those courses with requirements from our General Education Requirements depending upon their particular academic interests. The two required courses are the Westminster Seminar course, an orientation program which assists students in making the transition to college, and Academic Writing, our first level English course which prepares students for the rigors of our writing-intensive curriculum. For more information on our course selections and degree requirements, please refer to the Academic Programs section of this web site. Westminster College is ideally situated for students who are undecided about their academic major. Our liberal arts foundation allows students to explore a variety of areas and meet with a variety of faculty before officially declaring a major.
Students typically can take until the end of the sophomore year before having to make a decision.
Also, Westminster has a strong advising program which focuses on helping students explore options and learn about themselves prior to making a major choice. Additionally, our Career Services Center is staffed by professional career counselors who will help you discover your unique strengths and which professional opportunities might suit you best. They will help you investigate careers through shadowing programs and internships. For more information on the typical Westminster student, please review our New Student Profile . Westminster students are very involved in leadership and community service activities prior to coming to the College and continue that tradition once here.