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

Weeks 8-9:   Drop-In AND Regular Scheduled Appointments

We will be offering both regular appointments and drop-ins!  Drop-ins offer quick 15-minute appointments.  
For a full 30 minutes, we encourage you to schedule an appointment.  

Drop-In Times:  10:00AM- 4:00PM, Monday-Friday

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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

Habitat Restoration with McKenzie River Trust
Feb27
Habitat Restoration with McKenzie River Trust Feb 27 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
How to: Job Searching & Networking on LinkedIn (Workshop)
Mar2
How to: Job Searching & Networking on LinkedIn (Workshop) Mar 2 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
How To: Cover Letters (Workshop)
Mar3
How To: Cover Letters (Workshop) Mar 3 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
NW-NALRC Consultation and Assistance Time
Mar4
NW-NALRC Consultation and Assistance Time Mar 4
Job Shadow Day Info Session
Mar4
Job Shadow Day Info Session Mar 4 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
Real Estate Investment Group Meeting
Mar4
Real Estate Investment Group Meeting Mar 4 Lillis Business Complex
International Business and Economics Club Weekly Meeting
Mar5
International Business and Economics Club Weekly Meeting Mar 5 Lillis Business Complex
Curious About: Career Exploration (Workshop)
Mar6
Curious About: Career Exploration (Workshop) Mar 6 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
Professional Edge Workshop: Portfolio Building with Notion
Mar6
Professional Edge Workshop: Portfolio Building with Notion Mar 6
Professional Edge: Spring 2026 Training Registrations Open
Mar9
Professional Edge: Spring 2026 Training Registrations Open Mar 9

 

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.

Learn More