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Exploratory Advising

Academic advisors support exploratory students as they go through the first-year process of choosing a major and transitioning into the appropriate college at FIU.

Exploratory students meet with an advisor during Freshman Orientation to develop an academic plan for their first two semesters. Advising for future semesters focuses on degree requirements and is tailored to students' academic performance and career goals.

Advisors also support students who might be considering a change of major.

Exploratory Studies Tracks

Exploratory Studies tracks are excellent for students who are unsure about the major they want to pursue, or for students who do not meet the criteria for specific majors with selective admissions.

  • Administration and Management

    The Administration and Management exploratory area contains majors that are ideal for students who are interested in pursuing careers in business or managerial positions in different professions ranging from the hospitality industry and health care industry to careers in the public and nonprofit sectors.

  • Biological and Environmental Sciences

    The Biological and Environmental Sciences exploratory area contains majors that are ideal for students who have an interest in pursuing careers in medicine or who are considering studies in earth or environmental studies.

  • Global and Social Sciences

    The Global and Social Sciences exploratory area contains majors that are ideal for students who are interested in pursuing careers in the social sciences such as psychology and education or who are considering studies in law.

  • Humanities and Arts

    The Humanities and Arts Exploratory area contains majors that are ideal for students who are interested in pursuing careers in artistic and creative fields or who are considering studies in law.

  • Health Sciences

    The Health Sciences exploratory area contains majors that are ideal for students who have an interest in pursuing careers in health sciences or nutritional counseling.

  • Physical Sciences and Engineering

    The Physical Science and Engineering exploratory area contains majors that are ideal for students who are strong in math and have an interest in pursuing engineering and computing fields or who are considering studies in chemistry, physics, or mathematics.

Courses

FIU offers two elective courses that are helpful for exploratory students.

SLS 3407 (3 credits): Students will be exposed to the fundamentals of career development strategies and clarify interests and skills as related to major/career choice.

SLS 1402 (1 credit): This course is designed for exploratory students. Through the process of self-exploration and career planning, students will learn how to match their interests and skills to an appropriate major/career.

Deciding on a major was a difficult decision to make. I wanted to learn everything I possibly could ... I worried that if I was forced to pick before I'd gotten a feel for what I enjoyed studying, I'd be stuck in the wrong major. Luckily, [the exploratory program] allowed me to explore through all my options.Daniela Gutierrez