Exploratory

Incoming, first-time college students may declare an Exploratory major

• spend one or two semesters discovering the ideal major for your academic and professional goals.
• take EXPL1010: Exploratory Investigations I — required for, and available only to, Exploratory majors — taking you through a structured exploration process while achieving specific learning objectives and earning academic credit (2 credit hours).
• receive personalized academic and career advising during your time in the Exploratory major, including advice on your course selection to stay on track with your possible majors.
• transition seamlessly to your degree-granting major with the confidence that you are on the right path.

As an incoming student, you can apply to Auburn as an Exploratory major, or change your selected major to Exploratory, in your Admissions Portal or by contacting the Auburn Admissions Office at 334-844-6425.

Exploration Services for current Auburn students and transfer students

• connect your strengths, interests, skills, and values to possible career directions, whether or not you are thinking about changing your major.
• explore a possible major change or re-confirm that your current major is the best fit.
• plot out how your credits will transfer to new majors and strategize your possible academic paths.
• Take, and get help interpreting, career assessments and learn about the resources available to help you explore and create a career action plan.
• consider taking EXPL1010: Exploratory Investigations I (offered occasionally and available during the spring semester only) to work through an intentional exploration process. If you are interested, be on the lookout for offerings or contact our office for more information.

If you know you want to meet with a career counselor you may schedule an appointment at any time in Handshake (select CDS-Exploration).

If you think you might need to talk with an academic advisor, or are unsure where to start, fill out this brief survey and we will get you to the right place.

If you prefer to do some exploring on your own before coming in for an appointment, here are some good places to start. We’re always happy to help you learn the best ways to navigate these sites, so feel free to make an appointment after investigating these resources.

Self-Knowledge: Explore your interest, values, and skills to begin laying the foundation to build your career path.

• Focus2Career (FREE) is a self-paced, career, and education planning tool that enables you to self-assess your career-relevant personal qualities and explore career fields and major areas of study that are most compatible with your assessment results. To login, please use your university email and password.

Majors: Explore information on different majors and occupations aligned with those majors.

• What Can I Do With This Major? (click the “View Resource >” tab)
• AU Bulletin: Majors at Auburn

Occupations: Research information on career fields that align with your interests, values, and skills.

• O*NET
• Occupational Outlook Handbook – OOH

Discover your path through interactive workshops that support academic success, career readiness, and personal growth. Use this link to checkout our upcoming workshops!

You can also visit Handshake to view upcoming employer visits, information sessions, and career fairs. Contact our office if you would like help navigating these options or if you have any questions – we will be happy to help!