Major; Major: a large concentration of courses that deepen your expertise in a subject. Lawrentians must choose a major by the end of their sophomore year.

Minor Minor: a smaller concentration of courses you can pursue in addition to a major, giving you the option to deepen your interest. Does not need to be (and often is not) directly related to your major.

Interdisciplinary Area Interdisciplinary Area: similar to a minor (i.e., a smaller concentration of courses), but drawn from a number of disciplines around a theme.

Pre-Professional Pre-professional Program: a series of courses and/or course of advising that helps you focus your coursework and co-curricular activities for a particular profession for life after Lawrence.