<![CDATA[This study explores the relationship between academic major satisfaction and academic adjustment among university students, recognizing the significance of adjustment for academic success and retention. With a focus on new students at Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo, the research employs a quantitative correlational approach, utilizing scales to measure both major satisfaction and academic adjustment. Findings reveal a positive correlation (r = 0.531, p < 0.05) between major satisfaction and adjustment, suggesting higher satisfaction enhances adjustment. While major satisfaction contributes 25.1% to adjustment variance, other factors may influence the remaining 74.9%. The study underscores the importance of addressing major satisfaction to improve adjustment and suggests avenues for future research to expand on related variables like mental health and peer support. Highlight: Positive correlation: Major satisfaction boosts academic adjustment in university students. Sampling method: Non-probability sampling used for 370 active students. Limitation: Single variable approach, missing diverse educational levels. Keywoard: Academic Adjustment, Academic Major Satisfaction, University Students, Correlational Study, Retention]]>
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