Deciding Student Program

Deciding Student Program

From Deciding to Decided

Not sure which major is right for you? Many students feel they are the only ones starting their college journey without a specific direction in mind. In reality, the Deciding Student Program is the most popular major on BGSU admissions applications. 

We take your investment in deciding a major seriously, and the Deciding Student Program provides a clear plan for students to select a major and academic degree program.

Our Deciding Student Program

Empowers you to find a major and career that excites you about your future
Invests time now to make a difference in your future
Encourages you to explore your curiosities and interests
Provides a pathway to take action in narrowing interests to choose a major

Support to take action your first semester

Our Life Design program
  • Personalized support from nationally-recognized program
Your BGSU 1910 class and community 
  • 1-credit course designed to navigate selecting a major
Your Life Design coach
  • Continuous connection through 1-on-1 meetings
Radbill Center for College and Life Design 
  • Your academic home until selecting a major
Your Academic Advisor
  • Guidance to select classes and understand degree requirements

In the News: Changing the narrative for undecided students

The innovative Life Design program at Bowling Green State University is helping undecided students define their futures at impressive rates, a key part of the program's broader mission to transform the undergraduate experience.

91% of DSP students declared a major or narrowed down their areas of focus by the end of their first semester

Fall 2024 DSP students actively engaged with a Life Design Coach and BGSU 1910 course

Deciding Student Program

Geoffrey H. Radbill Center for College and Life Design
314 McLeod Hall | 419-372-5533 | deciding@bgsu.edu

Updated: 10/03/2025 02:09PM