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Bachelor Degree Undecided - Open Option

Ames campus — Ames, Iowa, United States

Study Level: Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: January 2027
Tuition Fee: USD 29,268
Application Fee: USD 65
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Program Description Iowa State realizes there are different degrees of being undecided. For example, a student might know which one of the six undergraduate colleges they prefer to enter, but they may not have decided on a specific major within that college. If this sounds like the case, please know that students may enroll in any of the undergraduate colleges as an undecided major. They’ll be assigned to an academic adviser who is very knowledgeable about all of the majors within that college and who will help them narrow their focus during their first few semesters. Then again, a student might not be sure which one of the six undergraduate colleges they wish to enter. At Iowa State, these students are referred to as open option students. They are assigned to open option advisers who specialize in helping students explore their interests at the same time they are completing their general education requirements. As an open option student, they’ll have an opportunity their first semester to join a learning community with other students who are in the same situation and to take a career development class their second semester to help guide them in selecting a major and a career that best match their interests, abilities, and goals. Regardless of how undecided a student might be, Iowa State is an excellent place to begin their studies!

Faculty / school: —
Field of study: —
Credential: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: USD 29,268
Application fee: USD 65
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline: Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Ames campus

Ames, Iowa, United States

2433 Union Dr.

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying

OPT and STEM OPT eligibility depend on maintaining F-1 status and on the program. A program counts as STEM only when its CIP code is on the official STEM list — not because its name sounds technical.

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About the Institution

Iowa State University is a public, land-grant university, where students get a great academic start in learning communities and stay active in 800-plus student organizations, undergrad research, internships, and study abroad. They learn from world-class scholars who are tackling some of the world's biggest challenges -- feeding the hungry, finding alternative fuels, and advancing manufacturing. Iowa State University is known worldwide for excellence in science and technology, discovery and innovation, and a student-centered culture with faculty and staff dedicated to student success Why Iowa S...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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