Exploring Program
Exploring Program
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Exploring/Undeclared Students
Exploring/Undeclared Students
Discover Your Calling in Community!
Discover Your Calling in Community!
Not yet ready to choose from the 60+ majors that APU offers? If you have not declared a major yet, we have a place for you.
The Exploring Program provides support for first- and second-year students who have not committed to a major, creating an environment that supports their search for a vocation and helping them choose a major that aligns with their skills, interests, sense of person, and calling.
Eighth-Grade Majors Fair
Eighth-Grade Majors Fair
What Major is Right for You?
What Major is Right for You?
Click Here to explore the undergraduate major programs that APU has to offer to see what would be a good fit for you.
The Undergraduate Academic Catalog has an Overview of Degrees offered that provides you with the details needed to complete the degree.
You can also Complete a Strong Interest Inventory through Career Center and speak with a Career Center consultant to help you unpack career alignment with the major offered at APU.
FAQs for Exploring Students
FAQs for Exploring Students
How long can I participate in the Exploring Program?
All undergraduate students who participate in the Exploring Program must have a declared major by the end of their fifth semester of full-time academic work or by the time they reach 60 earned units.
Where do I go for academic advising as an Exploring student?
When a student is in the Exploring Majors program, APU pairs every student with an advisor and a graduate assistant from the Academic Success Center (ASC) located at East Campus, Building 30. They both work with the student to help guide them in discovering the best major for them, to provide support through academic advising, and to inform them about the available campus resources at APU.
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How do I declare or change my major/minor?
Declaring a Major
Declaring a Major
Students must declare their academic major by the first day of their fifth semester of full-time academic work by completing a Major Update form, which will be routed to the student’s academic department for approval. You will receieve an email notification once the appropriate department has reviewed it. Note: Please be aware that some majors require you to complete certain prerequisites when applying to the program.
Changing a Major
Changing a Major
Students requesting a change of major must complete the Major Update form. If required, the Undergraduate Enrollment Services Center will route the form to the new department/program to obtain approval. It is recommended that students meet with representatives of the new department. Note: Some academic majors require an application; check with the department to determine the application process and any associated deadlines.
Read an article by Ashley Eneriz, "Changing College Majors: When Is It Okay to Switch Things Up?"
Declaring or Changing a Minor
Declaring or Changing a Minor
Students requesting a declaration or change of minor must complete a Minor Update form and obtain approval from the department/program. Some academic minors require an application process. If you wish to add a minor after applying for graduation, consult your Academic Records Specialist in the Undergraduate Enrollment Services Center to verify that the minor can be simultaneously completed with the major degree program. You will receieve an email notification once the appropriate department has reviewed it.
More questions?
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