DISCOVER NEW PATHS
Exploratory Advising at Oklahoma State University
Meeting with an exploratory advisor allows students to make informed decisions and discover their dreams. Any undergraduate student at OSU can meet with one of our exploratory advisors to examine major, minor, and certificate options. Additionally, all undecided first-year students are assigned an exploratory advisor to discover the right major for them.
MEET OUR ADVISORSOur specialty advisors support students who are undecided or undeclared and still exploring major options. We also meet with students interested in changing their majors or adding a certificate or minor to their degree plan. We are equipped to help students who are unsure whether their current major aligns with their values, interests, personality and skills.
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What does it mean to be undecided?
These are students who have not yet chosen their academic major. It's okay to be undecided because you get to focus on general education courses and exploring majors. While you are undecided, you will be assigned to University College as an Undeclared major.
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Who can benefit from exploratory advising?
Any students who are interested in a major change, students considering adding a minor or certificate, students who are completely undecided, or any student unsure if their current major is a good fit.
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Do you have to be a first-year student to see an exploratory advisor?
No, any undergraduate student at the university can meet with an exploratory advisor.
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Can you keep your current academic advisor when you see an exploratory advisor?
Yes, exploratory advisors are an additional resource for students. If a student is truly undecided, their primary advisor will serve as their exploratory advisor.
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How do students change majors?
If you want to change your major, contact your primary advisor or exploratory advisor. A student's advisor must initiate the change.
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If a student is an upperclassman (a junior or a senior), can they visit with an exploratory advisor?
Yes, any undergraduate student at the university can meet with an exploratory advisor.
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When is it too late to change majors?
Students can change their major at any point during their college career. Students are encouraged to make major changes as soon as possible to avoid graduation delays.