Signature Neighborhoods
Live and learn together
Live, learn, and explore with students who share your interests! Neighbors live together their first year, study and take classes together, and enjoy special activities tailored to their neighborhood for the duration of the program.
Choose the right one for you.
Business & Technology
Students in this neighborhood are analytical and strategic thinkers. They excel in problem-solving, data analysis, and decision-making. They have a passion for developing innovative solutions to complex challenges.
Business & Technology Majors
- Business*
- Marketing*
- Mathematics
- Strategic Communication
Health & Science
Students in this neighborhood share a love of science and a rigorous, detail-oriented approach to tasks. They are explorers, driven by compassion and curiosity, as well as careful observers of the world around them.
Health & Science Majors
- Biology
- Clinical Laboratory Science
- Exercise Science
- Health Sciences
- Healthcare Administration
Education & Society
Students in this neighborhood share a passion for understanding and improving society. They are both empathetic and analytical. They have a strong desire to affect positive change through justice and equity.
Education & Society Majors
- Applied Behavior Analysis & Autism Studies*
- Criminal Justice
- Education*
- History
- Liberal Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies*
- Psychology
- Public Policy
- Social Work
Creativity & Design
Students in this neighborhood are creative and curious. They possess strong communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for storytelling. They use various media to express ideas and engage audiences.
Creativity & Design Majors
- English and Professional Writing
- Theatre and Performance
*These programs include an online learning component.
Take your time
Know what major you want to pursue? Great. If not, that’s ok too! Choose the neighborhood that resonates with you, your talents, and career aspirations.
You have until your second semester of sophomore year to choose a major. In the meantime, we encourage you to explore. Take classes in different majors in your neighborhood and see what clicks!
MBU minors offer major benefits
Adding a minor both enriches your academic experience and is highly attractive to employers. Choose a minor in your Neighborhood to deepen your knowledge. Or, select a minor from another Neighborhood for a more interdisciplinary experience that can broaden your perspective, diversify your skillset, and increase your post-graduation earnings.
Engineered for real-world success
Step-by-step, the Signature program will equip you with all the skills, knowledge, and confidence you need to succeed after graduation.
Here are some key milestones:
- Choose a neighborhood
- Take common curriculum and neighborhood-wide introductory courses together
- Choose a major before the end of sophomore year
- Complete a Capstone project and internship
- Graduate ready to succeed!
