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

 

Connect with Exploring Advising

 

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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

Part-time Job & Work-Study Fair
Oct6
Part-time Job & Work-Study Fair Oct 6 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Peace Corps Application Workshop
Oct15
Peace Corps Application Workshop Oct 15 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
Fall Career Readiness Week (Oct 16-23)
Oct16
Fall Career Readiness Week (Oct 16-23) Oct 16
Fall Career Readiness Week (Oct 16-23)
Oct19
Fall Career Readiness Week (Oct 16-23) Oct 19
Fall Career Readiness Week (Oct 16-23)
Oct20
Fall Career Readiness Week (Oct 16-23) Oct 20
Fall Career Readiness Week (Oct 16-23)
Oct21
Fall Career Readiness Week (Oct 16-23) Oct 21
Fall Career Readiness Week (Oct 16-23)
Oct22
Fall Career Readiness Week (Oct 16-23) Oct 22
Fall Career & Internship Expo
Oct22
Fall Career & Internship Expo Oct 22 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Fall Career Readiness Week (Oct 16-23)
Oct23
Fall Career Readiness Week (Oct 16-23) Oct 23
Peace Corps Application Workshop
Nov5
Peace Corps Application Workshop Nov 5 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall

 

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

 

 

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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