The Exploratory and Pre-Professional Advising Center provides a home for students who are undecided on a major. Professional academic advisers engage students in academic, self, and career exploration processes in route to helping students declare a major. UNL has a multitude of resources to help students explore various major options. Here are just a few tips for getting started :

  • Complete a self-assessment to clarify your interests and skills (contact a career counselor in Nebraska Union room 230, 472-3145, http://www.unl.edu/careers/explore/
  • Review the current Undergraduate Bulletin to learn about majors, courses and requirements
  • Talk with faculty and students in academic areas of interest
  • Take an introductory course in an academic interest, Exploration Course List
  • Become involved in student organizations or volunteer for activities related to your interests
  • Conduct an informational interview with or shadow a professional in your career area of interest.  You can set this up through the Career Services' "Guided Professional Shadowing" (GPS) program PPN is a NEW Program Fall 2011(402 472-3145)
  • Meet with an academic adviser to learn more about the curriculum related to majors and interests (Exploratory and Pre-Professional Advising Center in Canfield #33, appointments available in MyPlan or call 402.472.3605)

Click on the Power of Possibilities icon to learn how UNL majors match your interests

 Power of Possibilities Major Sort Tool