Welcome! Are you in the process of exploring majors? Unsure of what MSU has to offer? Do you already have some career interests but want to know more? Our Exploratory Advisors are the exploration experts on campus, and we are excited to help you explore your interests, skills, and options.
Exploring is a journey and it looks different for everyone. Regardless of where you are in that journey, we are eager to assist you in the process, and we hope you will stay connected with us! Below you will find various steps you can take to explore. Please feel free to browse these options, and be sure to schedule a 1-1 meeting with an Exploratory Advisor to identify your next best steps in your exploration journey!
Did you know MSU has over 150 majors? We encourage you to browse the many majors available to MSU students in our 14 different colleges, as well as browse majors by interest areas. Write down the names of majors or colleges and interest areas that interest you and bring them to an advising appointment to discuss further!
Take the Spartan Interest Assessment to find majors and careers related to the interest areas you scored highest in!
MSU’s Career Services Network offers a few great career assessments for students. Take an assessment and schedule an appointment with a career advisor to review your results!
Exploration is a process that’s unique to every student, and it’s alright if it you don’t find the perfect major today. Take some time to reflect on what you’ve learned about yourself by exploring so far. Is there anything that surprised you?
As you reflect, think about the following questions. Do you see any common themes? Bring your answers to these questions to an appointment with an Exploratory Advisors or Career Advisor!
With all the resources and information available, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. However, you are not alone! Our Exploratory Advisors are here to help you every step of the way. Whether it’s to discuss the next steps in your exploration journey, or help answer questions on classes, requirements, or more, we hope you will connect with our advisors at least a couple times each semester. Visit our advising website to learn how to schedule an appointment with our Exploratory Advisors.
Whether you are interested in selecting the right major, exploring career fields and industries, looking for a part-time job or internship, preparing for an interview, or networking with alumni and employers, the Career Services team is here to help you! Visit the Career Services website to learn more about the services they offer, or follow MSU Career Services on Instagram!
Exploring doesn’t just happen inside the classroom. There are several opportunities to get involved at MSU and beyond that we hope you will take advantage of:
There are a number of exploratory events on MSU’s campus and we invite you to attend so you can connect with several resources on campus that will help you on your exploration journey.
Connect with one of our Exploratory Advisors to discuss the next steps in your exploratory journey!
