Explore Program

The Explore Program helps Texas A&M students choose a field of study that meets their academic and career goals. Explore takes a comprehensive approach by identifying strengths (skills and personality), career interests, and values to ensure the major students choose contributes to their long-term success and satisfaction. The program accomplishes these goals through individual advising, traditional courses, exploration events, and to

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Mission

Explore provides opportunities for Texas A&M students to discover direction in choosing a major that leads to meaningful work.

Explore Majors Appointment

Individual advising appointment for students that need assistance in clarifying or choosing a major. Students complete the Focus 2 Career assessment and meet with an Explore Advisor 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.

Weekdays during business hours

Explore Major/Career Course

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 other semester classes.

SPRING 2026

First Half of the Semester

UGST 181 - 550 | Wednesday, 4:10 to 5:00 PM

UGST 181 - 551 | Thursday, 4:10 to 5:00pm

Majors and Minor 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 2026

March 18, 2026 (Wednesday)

10am to 1:00pm | MSC 2300

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 and Career (Workshop)

This interactive presentation encourages students to engage in the process of making an informed decision about their major/career. Information is shared on common myth in choosing a major/career, a process for selecting a major/career, and resources at Texas A&M to help students determine direction that fits interests and skills.

SPRING 2026

March 4 (Wed) | 4:00pm to 5:00pm | Koldus 209