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Transitional Advising

Do you need to find a new major?

It is our goal to assist you in being a successful student, finding the right major and career path to meet your interests and ultimately, graduating from ASU with your degree.

Complete at least two of these “assignments” prior to making your appointment with an advisor:

• Search Undergraduate Degree Programs.

• Visit the University College Major and Career Exploration web page and complete the Kuder or Holland assessments.

• Interview someone who works in a field you’d be interested in, then search Undergraduate Degree Programs to find an ASU program that matches that field.

• Review the list of majors available at ASU. Cross off those that you have no interest in, and circle at least 3 that you would consider pursuing. Then, search Undergraduate Degree Programs.

• Visit the ASU Career Services web site. Under Students, click on Career Guidance Tools and complete the Arizona Career Information System survey. NB: The login username for azcis is asucareer and the password is 4azcis02. Then search Undergraduate Degree Programs to find a link between your survey results and majors at ASU.

• Visit the ASU Bookstore and peruse textbooks in courses that look interesting to you or that you’ve always wanted to take, then . . . you guessed it, study the ASU program offerings.

• Visit the Occupational Outlook Handbook to research pertinent career information about possible careers.

* When you review Undergraduate Degree Programs at the eAdvisor website, be sure to take note of minimum grade point average requirements. Remember, some colleges at ASU have higher GPA standards than the university minimum of 2.00.

If, after completing these tasks, you have determined your new major (and you meet minimum GPA requirements), make an advising appointment in that office. It is important that you discuss program options and requirements with an advisor before changing your major. You can find academic advisor contact information at the ASU Advising Directory.

If you choose to change your ASU status to exploratory track, please see the box on the right labled “Changing Your Major” and follow those steps.

Our goal is your goal: success in a program that is the right fit for you (and one you enjoy!), and graduation from ASU. We are here to assist you in your search and look forward to working with you.