Exploring Majors

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Exploring Advising


Trying to figure out which major path you’d like to pursue at UO? You’re not alone!  

Approximately 16% of students enter the University as Exploring.  Our advisors are available to help you turn your  interests, values, strengths, and goals into a specific strategy to explore all your options. 

We want to help you make the most out of your UO experience!

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Exploring Advising offers appointments and drop-in advising for Exploring Majors.

Spring Term Availability

Weeks 2-10:  Regular Appointments, 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Weeks 8-9:  Drop-In Appointments, 10:00AM - 4:00PM 

Week 10:  Drop-In (Friday Only), 10:00AM - 4:00PM

 

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Explore to Learn More

Whether you are in your first term or later in your academic career, Exploring Advising has a plan to help you make informed choices about your future path.  Click below to learn about ways to explore and learn more about yourself, UO, and future career options.  

Access the Exploring Plan

Exploring Events

Tech for Good
May16
Tech for Good May 16 Knight Library
International Business and Economics Club Black Tie Dinner
May18
International Business and Economics Club Black Tie Dinner May 18 Ford Alumni Center
UO Microsoft AI Days
May19
UO Microsoft AI Days May 19 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Finding Your Center in Career Uncertainty
May19
Finding Your Center in Career Uncertainty May 19
Business and IP Law Speaker Panel
May19
Business and IP Law Speaker Panel May 19 William W. Knight Law Center
UO Microsoft AI Days
May20
UO Microsoft AI Days May 20 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Office Hours with the Gresham Police Department Recruiter
May20
Office Hours with the Gresham Police Department Recruiter May 20 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
MBA Unlock: Deferred Admissions Panel + Networking (UO campus)
May20
MBA Unlock: Deferred Admissions Panel + Networking (UO campus) May 20 Fenton Hall
Postdoc Museum of Natural and Cultural History Tour
May21
Postdoc Museum of Natural and Cultural History Tour May 21 Museum of Natural and Cultural History
Roundtable with the Oregon Banker's Association
May22
Roundtable with the Oregon Banker's Association May 22 Lillis Business Complex

 

Explore by Major

Discover the opportunities that await. The UO Admissions page includes details about the different majors you can explore while studying at our campuses.

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Declare or Change Your Major

Students are encouraged to declare a major by the winter term of their sophomore year. Find out how to declare or change your major here.

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