Exploring Majors

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Exploring Advising


Trying to figure out which major 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.

Winter Term Availability

Week 10 & Finals Week:  Regular Scheduled Appointments, 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Spring Break:  Remote Appointments, 9:00AM - 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

NW-NALRC Consultation and Assistance Time
Mar18
NW-NALRC Consultation and Assistance Time Mar 18
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops
Apr1
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops Apr 1
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops
Apr2
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops Apr 2
Advancing Impact: Launching a Week of Research and Innovation
Apr6
Advancing Impact: Launching a Week of Research and Innovation Apr 6 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Sponsored Project Services Coffee and Conversation
Apr7
Sponsored Project Services Coffee and Conversation Apr 7 Knight Library
CHC Students - Explore Distinguished Scholarships for STEM Majors
Apr7
CHC Students - Explore Distinguished Scholarships for STEM Majors Apr 7 New Residence Hall
Research Revealed: A Science Communication Showcase
Apr7
Research Revealed: A Science Communication Showcase Apr 7 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Advancing Ducks: The Impact of Advocacy and Philanthropy at UO
Apr7
Advancing Ducks: The Impact of Advocacy and Philanthropy at UO Apr 7 Chiles Hall
Women's Accounting and Finance Club Meet the Firms Seattle Trip
Apr8
Women's Accounting and Finance Club Meet the Firms Seattle Trip Apr 8
Sponsored Project Services Coffee and Conversation
Apr8
Sponsored Project Services Coffee and Conversation Apr 8 Knight Library

 

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.

Explore Now

 

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Connect with an Advisor

Exploring Advisors can help:

  • Provide guidance, information, and support for students who are Exploring majors.
  • Help students engage with the exploration process early on in their college career
  • Help students to find and declare a major, as well as complete their degree requirements in a timely way.  

 

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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