Explore

Majors | Industries | Careers

85% of incoming Carlson students report being at various stages of major and career exploration.

The UBCC is here to support you in exploring major and career paths, industries, and locations.

Carlson Career Explorer Series

Discover your future path in the Carlson Career Explorer Series, which includes 4 career coaching appointments over 6-8 weeks that provide you with a structured and personalized setting to explore your interests and careers. Make a short-term commitment to career exploration and you will see tangible progress in your understanding of how you prefer to gather and assess career information—leaving you with a concrete action plan to continue exploring your career path.

To sign up or learn more about the Career Explorer Series, schedule an appointment with any of the Career Coaches.

Quote "I would absolutely recommend this program to other students. Through various exercises I discovered a concrete, possible direction for my life. I know feel more motivated in my classes and am excited about them because I see the kind of job they could lead me to." - first-year student series participant

Major and Career Exploration Guide

Check out this online resource for ideas to learn about and experience areas of interest.

Key Career Info Guide

These guides offer resources to give you an expansive look at Carlson majors and industries.

Additional opportunities to explore

Connect with students and alumni

Join the Maroon and Gold Network (new location of Carlson Mentor Network)

University of Minnesota Major/Minor Expo

Each spring, the U of M holds a Major/Minor Expo for students to explore all 140+ majors and minors.

Gain experience

Engage in experiential learning through volunteering, student organizations, internships, and work experiences.

Graduate school

Learn more about opportunities for furthering your education and the process of applying for graduate school.

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