Major Exploration & Career Design
Find Your Passion, Design Your Future
Whether you are choosing a major or considering career options, the WSU Major Exploration and Career Design program was designed for you! The program is built with busy student schedules in mind and provides help to students in choosing a major, creating an academic plan, and designing potential career paths.
How can I get help choosing a major?
Resources in this area are for students who have not yet declared a major at WSU. As a student, you can take a free career assessment
Heads up, Wildcats only! This program is just for enrolled WSU students (non-concurrent enrollment)
Step 1: Take the Strong Interest Inventory (SII) Assessment
The Strong Interest Inventory (SII) is an assessment tool that helps identify your career interests and explore potential occupations and majors.
- Click on the link below to take the assessment (free for WSU students)
- Review your results by attending a one hour Major Exploration Workshop (see instructions to the right). Please ensure you complete the assessment at least one day before your scheduled workshop date.
Step 2: Attend a Major Exploration Workshop
You will receive the results to your Strong Interest Inventory Assessment during an in-person or virtual Major Exploration workshop. These workshops are appointment only and scheduled through Starfish using the link below.
- Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m. in SC 140
- Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. in SC 140
If you are having issues scheduling a workshop, are not at the Ogden campus, or the above times do not work for you, please contact us at studentpathways@weber.edu or give us a call at 801-626-6752.
Step 3: Meet With an Exploratory Advisor
After you attend the workshop, if you need additional help choosing a major, please schedule a one-on-one appointment with an exploratory advisor
How do I create an academic plan for my major?
Resources in this area are for students who have declared a major and need help choosing classes or making academic decisions.
Meet with the academic advisor for your major
Unsure on who the academic advisor for your major is or how to schedule an appointment? Use the university's find my advisor tool tool. Simply click on the academic college your major belongs to and then select the program that corresponds to your major.
How can I get help designing potential career paths that I can pursue with my chosen major?
Resources in this area are for students who have declared a major and need help designing potential career paths.
Get help designing your future
- Need help finding employment or exploring potential career paths with your major? Schedule an appointment with a career and employment counselor.
- Want help developing career skills (resume writing, interviewing, etc.) OR would you like a free professional headshot? Drop into the WSU Career Station.
Helpful Online Resources
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