2.  Advising is mandatory every semester  One-on-one sessions and relaxed conversations  We work together to develop a smart, exploratory academic plan  A major must be declared by the end of your sophomore year

3.  Letters and Sciences Advising  Courses on major exploration and skills development (UNIV100, 106, 107, 108, and EDCP108C and 108G)  Pre-Health, Pre-Law, individual department and/or college advising, and faculty  Individual Studies Program  University Career Center & the President’s Promise (assessments, internships, research tools)  Counseling Center

4.  Review website of the department that houses the major  Read course descriptions, explore faculty academic activity, and skim research produced in that field  Review 4yearplans.umd.edu  Speak with an advisor in the department or college that houses the major  Attend a workshop or information session  Review the Dept. of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook  Consider co-curricular activities

5.  Student Clubs and Organizations  Research Opportunities  Jobs and Internships  Service Learning  Study Abroad

6.  Very common for students to change their major at least once  Your major does not dictate the professions you can enter  College is not a Vocational School  Think holistically about your education

7.  Research Methods  Writing  Critical Thinking  Oral Communication and Public Relations  Languages  Quantitative

8. Many job opportunities require graduate or professional school…  Urban Planning or Real Estate Development  Public Policy-5 year BA/MPP through BSOS  Geography-5 year BA/MS  Masters in Information Systems/Management or Human Computer Interaction (I-School)  MBA or Business Masters (Info Sys., for ex.)  Education: Leadership, Counseling, Human Development, etc.  Specific Disciplines

9.  Here at University of Maryland, you have lots of opportunities  Be ready to be challenged  But most of all, be ready to take control of your education  We will be there to help you along the way!