Advantage #1: If you have any doubts about your choice of major, the program will allow you to explore options and make the right decision for you. Advantage #2: An experienced Academic Advisor will work with you to find the best sampling classes and what steps are going to work for you to make a well-informed decision. Advantage #3: University Exploration provides a structured process to help you explore your options.
We have two separate student populations who enroll in University Exploration. The first group consists of incoming freshmen and 1st or 2nd year external transfers students who are "undecided" about what major they may want at RIT. The second group consists of 1st and 2nd year students already enrolled in a major at RIT that want to change majors but are "undecided" about what major they want to pursue.
Yes, we can assist with your exploration even though you do not enter the program. We will help you determine the steps to take to find the major that is right for you.
Your AP/IB/Transfer credits will be evaluated and accepted using the general guidelines of the University.
The goal for students entering University Exploration is to choose a major within one academic year.
Based on current data, most University Exploration students are on track for an on-time graduation in the majors they have selected. Some students are even anticipating graduating ahead of schedule! It is important to keep in mind that there are quite a few factors that will influence your academic progress and it is very important to work closely with your academic advisor as you progress through the program.
Generally most of the courses completed while in University Exploration will be used towards various requirements in a student's selected major.
In addition to their first major choice, students are encouraged to develop a back-up plan that consists of one or two comparable majors.
No: University Exploration designed to help students find the right major. Your best plan of action is to work closely with your current advisor and an advisor in the program you wish to change to.
No: University Exploration is an exploratory program for students wishing to stay at RIT.
On occasion, a student may go through the program but still hasn't made any progress towards selecting a major. In that case, the relationship created between the student and the advisor is key. They will have a discussion about what works for the student when researching career options. Some possible outcomes would be to revisit career counseling, pros/cons on additional majors, and other methods of career exploration.