What is a Competitive Major?

I wanted to major in engineering, business, or biology, but my major is listed as eXplore or another major. Can I switch back to the major I want? 

Admission to Texas Tech University and other majors requiring a TTU GPA such as Biology, Kinesiology Sports Management, and Architecture does not guarantee admission to majors in the Rawls College of Business, Whitacre College of Engineering, and majors in Biology, Microbiology and Cell & Molecular Biology. 

If you applied to a restricted major and did not meet the assured admission requirements, you were either admitted into your second major choice or into and eXplore major. 

While in eXplore, you will enroll in core curriculum and pre-requisite math courses. Explore students benefit from the highly personal, success-oriented advising provided by University Advising. 

You can still pursue your first-choice major as an eXplore student.  eXplore Advising helps you understand the requirements and create a plan to get there, usually within two semesters.