1. Major Exploration & The Advising Community

2. Undeclared Exploratory Probationary Foreclosed Indecisive Not a Good Fit Displaced Professional Students Noncommittal Who Are We Working With?

3. Discuss the process of major and career exploration. Guide students through various self- assessment tools. Teach students to examine, compare and evaluate potential degree options. Facilitate student decision-making and provide campus resources. Major Exploration Objectives

4. State Laws 45 Hour to Major Selecting a major in a timely manner. Effective Fall 2012. Floating 30 Students cannot exceed more than 30 hours of the number of hours required for completion of the degree plan in which they are enrolled. Hours beyond 30 are considered excessive & may result in additional tuition charges.

5. Major Exploration Options Website www.uta.edu/majorexploration Major Exploration Seminar 2-3 times per month Only 45 minutes Blackboard Organization elearn.uta.edu UNIV 1131: Major Exploration 10 weeks Every Fall & Spring

6. Major Exploration Steps EXPLORE = Self-Assessment MyPlan.com Free, Online Tests for UTA Students. Emphasis on Personality Type, Interests, Skills & Values The MyPlan code is only given to seminar, class and Blackboard participants.

7. Major Exploration Steps DISCOVER = Research Online Majors at UTA UTA Catalog Maverick Resource Hotline In-Person Maverick Major Fair Informational Interviews Meet with Dept. Advisors

8. Major Exploration Steps DECIDE = Declare Setting Realistic Goals Meeting with Dept. Advisor Meeting GPA Requirements Meeting State Law Requirements Building a Valuable Experience Study Abroad Internships Volunteering

9. Case Studies Samantha – The Displaced Travis – The Shifter Debra Jo – The Indecisive Roger – The Explorer Andrew – The Overachiever Erica – The Lost Tiffany – The Procrastinator John – The Underachiever

10. How Can I Help? Refer to the UAC: Major Exploration Options Probation Advising GPA Repair Grade Exclusion Info To Drop or Not to Drop

11. Additional Referrals Counseling Services 305 Ransom Hall 817-272-3671 Career Center 216 Davis Hall 817-272-2932 Mav Orgs Over 300 Student Organizations

12. Questions?