Major and Career Exploration

Before You Begin Classes

• Use Courses to Help You Explore
• Review course options provided on the Exploring Guide with your adviser to select classes that will help you explore your interest areas.  
• Consider COM 1100
• Enroll in COM 1100, a freshman seminar, to take advantage of the exploration activities provided in the course and have additional support in your transition to college.
• Meet with Your FYAC Adviser (highly encouraged)
• Schedule an appointment for individualized support in creating a plan for exploring majors/careers.
• Review OU Majors and their Requirements
• Utilize the list of undergraduate programs to learn more about degree requirements for OU majors.  Students often find the sample schedules to be the most helpful in learning about different programs.

First Semester

• Meet with Your FYAC Adviser (required)
• Schedule an appointment to discuss your transition to college, review the courses you are taking and continue making a plan for exploration.
• Complete Focus2 OU Assessments
• Learn more about yourself as you take self-assessments focused on work, values, personality, skills and leisure.  Then, meet with a Career and Life Design Coach to review your results and discuss next steps.
• Try Something New
• Be engaged in your exploration by gaining experience in areas of interest.  Consider joining a student organization, volunteering, working on campus, or connecting with professors.
• Attend the Major/Minor Expo
• Held each year in October, you’ll get first-hand information about OU majors and network with faculty and students at this event.

Second Semester

• Meet with Your FYAC Adviser (required)
• Schedule an appointment to discuss your progress and to make a plan for next year’s courses.
• Try Something New
• Dive a little deeper into your interest areas through informational interviews or job shadowing.  Meet with a Career and Life Design Coach to get started!
• Attend the Career Fair
• Held in the fall and winter semesters, the Career Fair allows you to network with employers.  It’s never too early to learn about possible career options!