How can I explore majors at the University of Hawaii before applying if I’m not sure what I want to study?

Yes, you can explore majors at the University of Hawaiʻi before applying, and UH actually gives undecided students several straightforward ways to compare options. The best starting points are the academic program pages on the specific UH campus you are considering, the course catalog, and the exploratory or advising resources for students who have not chosen a major yet. At UH Mānoa in particular, students can enter as undecided, review degree requirements across colleges, and use advising to test possible academic paths.

First, make sure you are looking at the right campus, because the University of Hawaiʻi system includes multiple campuses and each one offers different majors. UH Mānoa has the broadest range of bachelor’s programs, while UH Hilo, UH West Oʻahu, and the community colleges have different academic strengths and program lists. Comparing campus-by-campus major listings is one of the fastest ways to see what is realistically available.

For a deeper look, use the online course catalog. Those let you see the actual classes each major requires, how much math, science, writing, or lab work is involved, and whether the day-to-day coursework sounds appealing. This is often more useful than reading only the one-paragraph major description.

Another strong option is to look at advising and exploratory student support. UH Mānoa has advising resources for students who are exploring majors, and many departments post sample career paths, internship opportunities, and faculty contacts. If two majors sound similar, seeing the required courses and possible careers side by side usually makes the difference clearer.

You can also explore by attending virtual information sessions, campus tours, or open house events if offered. Those are useful because you can ask direct questions like how easy it is to switch majors, when students typically declare, and whether first-year students can try classes in different fields before committing.

A practical way to narrow things down is to pick 3 to 5 possible majors, then compare each one on four things: required intro courses, upper-level workload, related careers, and which UH campus offers the strongest version of that program. That gives you a much clearer picture before you apply than trying to choose from the full list all at once.