The Explore Program offers a variety of programing options to help students explore and choose a major. Students can select one or more than one programming options to help with discovering direction.
Explore Majors Appointment
Individual advising appointment for students that need assistance in clarifying or choosing a major can complete the Focus 2 Career assessment and meet with an Explore Advisor in order to dig deeper about how their academic strengths connect to majors. Email the Explore Manager, Andy Gibson, at andygibson@tamu.edu to set up an appointment.
Spring 2023
Weekdays during business hours
Explore Major/Career Course (UGST 181-550)
A half semester, non-credit course (this means it’s free!) that focuses on providing students with learning opportunities to explore their strengths, best majors, and mental resilience skills. Students learn a process for choosing a major/career that will allow them to make informed decisions about choosing a major. This format allows students several weeks to process and implement strategies that they learn. Register in Howdy like your other semester classes.
Spring 2023
Monday 4:10pm – 5:00pm | Jan 23 – Mar 6 | MILS 316
Majors & Minors Fair (Event)
This event allows Texas A&M students to explore majors, minors and possible career options. Students are invited to attend on the date and location below. Sign up at the below, but registration is not required to attend.
Spring 2023
March 8 (Wed) | 11:00am – 2:00pm | MSC 2406
Sign up (opens Feb 15): https://tx.ag/majorsminorsfair
During the Majors & Minors Fair, college representatives will be available for discussion about majors, minors, and certificates. With over 200 degrees, majors, and tracks as well as over 100 minors, there are great options for your education. Join us and discover direction!
Choosing a Major & Career (Workshop)
This interactive presentation encourages undecided students to engage in the process of making an informed decision about their major/career by informing students of the resources at Texas A&M University for major/career exploration. This is a collaborative effort with representatives from Counseling & Psychological Services and the Career Center. This workshop great for students that are completely undecided or for students with a few ideas already. It can be to catalyst for the next step in the process discovering direction.
Spring 2023
Feb 7 (Tue) | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | Koldus 209
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April 19 (Wed) | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | Koldus 209