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

Professional Edge: Spring 2026 Training Registrations Open
Mar9
Professional Edge: Spring 2026 Training Registrations Open Mar 9
How To: Resume Writing (Workshop)
Mar10
How To: Resume Writing (Workshop) Mar 10 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
How To: Interviewing Strategies (Workshop)
Mar10
How To: Interviewing Strategies (Workshop) Mar 10 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
NW-NALRC Consultation and Assistance Time
Mar11
NW-NALRC Consultation and Assistance Time Mar 11
Department of Product Design Open House @ UO Portland
Mar12
Department of Product Design Open House @ UO Portland Mar 12 UO Portland Campus Center
International Business and Economics Club Weekly Meeting
Mar12
International Business and Economics Club Weekly Meeting Mar 12 Lillis Business Complex
NW-NALRC Consultation and Assistance Time
Mar18
NW-NALRC Consultation and Assistance Time Mar 18
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
Research Revealed: A Science Communication Showcase
Apr7
Research Revealed: A Science Communication Showcase Apr 7 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

 

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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