Generative AI is actively reshaping student planning for college majors as students re-evaluate degree alignment with a changing labor market. A Gallup and Lumina Foundation survey reported that about 47% of students have considered switching their major due to concerns about AI’s impact on jobs, and 16% say the worry was enough to change majors. The survey found that AI-driven rethinking varies by student group and program level, with associate-degree students showing stronger concerns and technology-related majors reporting the highest share of respondents considering changes. In parallel, a separate California State University survey of about 94,000 students, faculty, and staff reported that AI use is widespread even as skepticism remains high. The same work found broad agreement that AI-generated content accuracy must be verified, while guidance on responsible use and AI statements in syllabi are increasingly common. For higher education leaders, the near-term challenge is aligning advising, curriculum, and career services to support students making consequential decisions amid uncertain AI labor-market signals—while preserving academic integrity and responsible AI practices.