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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Fall Term Availability

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

Week 1: Drop-in Appointments, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Weeks 2-10: Regular Appointments, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Weeks 8-9: Drop-In Appointments, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Week 10: Drop-In (Friday Only), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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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.  

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Exploring Events

Trademark Yourself: Networking Skills for Law Students with Spencer May

Nov

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Trademark Yourself: Networking Skills for Law Students with Spencer May

Nov 2 William W. Knight Law Center
Peace Corps at the Veteran and Military Affiliated Center

Nov

3

Peace Corps at the Veteran and Military Affiliated Center

Nov 3 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Global Opportunities Fair

Nov

3

Global Opportunities Fair

Nov 3 Lillis Business Complex
Industry Bites: Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Nov

3

Industry Bites: Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Nov 3 Chiles Hall
Advertising Portfolio Office Hours

Nov

4

Advertising Portfolio Office Hours

Nov 4 Allen Hall
Peace Corps Application Workshop

Nov

5

Peace Corps Application Workshop

Nov 5 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
How To: Interviewing

Nov

5

How To: Interviewing

Nov 5 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
Finding Summer Internships in STEM

Nov

5

Finding Summer Internships in STEM

Nov 5 Chapman Hall
CAS CareerLab Headshots Session

Nov

5

CAS CareerLab Headshots Session

Nov 5 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
The Tyranny of Metrics (Data and Society Book Club)

Nov

6

The Tyranny of Metrics (Data and Society Book Club)

Nov 6 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.

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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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