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Many students begin their college studies unsure of their major or career path. The General Studies program offers flexibility and guidance to help students determine their academic goals and develop a path to completion. Consider the following questions to select an appropriate major at Montgomery College while considering longer-term options:

Are you seeking a degree from Montgomery College?
Are you attending Montgomery College for personal interest?
Are you using or planning to use financial aid?
Do you already have a degree or are you completing pre-requisites for another program?
Are you visiting from another institution with the intent to transfer credits back to your home institution?
Are you planning to transfer with or without an associate’s degree?
Are you unsure of the academic or career path you would like to pursue?
Do you have several ideas for academic and career pursuits?
Does Montgomery College have the degree you are seeking?

MC-Degree Seeking

You do not know what you want to do and/or feel there are too many options.

Select Integrated Studies- General Studies 611D (INTG) to begin. Attend the GS Advising Fair and other workshops/events shared with General Studies majors to learn about your options at MC.

You have an area or areas of interest but haven’t narrowed this down to a major yet.

Select the General Studies major and core that best aligns with your interests. Attend the GS Advising Fair and other workshops/events shared with General Studies majors to learn about your options at MC.

Montgomery College does not have the major that interests you.

Review the General Studies core pages and work with a counselor to determine which General Studies degree matches best with your interests:

You are attending with the intent to transfer.

Select the General Studies major (or a different major at MC) that aligns with your transfer goals:

Non-MC Degree Seeking

You are taking courses for personal interest and do not need financial aid.

Select the Major: 00A Undeclared

You are a student with a degree pursuing pre-requisites before applying to another school.

Select the General Studies degree that aligns with the courses you need to take:

You are a visiting student.

Select the General Studies degree that aligns best with your interests or with your existing major at your home institution:

You are attending with the intent to transfer without a degree.

Select the General Studies major (or a different major at MC) that aligns with your transfer goals:

Career Exploration

Are you unsure of your career path? Are you considering multiple options? Check out career planning help for students. Schedule an appointment with a counselor to discuss career advising or a program advisor.

The General Studies Program holds a General Studies (GS) Advising Fair in fall and spring semesters. Students may register for any or all sessions to learn more about degree requirements, specific General Studies pathways, potential career paths, transfer planning, and more. Remember to check your MC email for news about the GS Advising Fair and related events!

Need Help?

Connect with a General Studies program advisor using our scheduling page or email us at generalstudies@montgomerycollege.edu for assistance.