Aggie Explorers

Welcome to the Aggie Explorers program in the College of Letters & Science! Choosing to be undeclared is a great way to start your college experience. As an undeclared major in the College of Letters & Science, you are poised to discover a wide range of possibilities through the Aggie Explorers program. The program is designed for students who have not yet declared a major, those who are unsure of the major they have declared, and every student who wonders how their major can prepare them for a career. With the support of dedicated advisors, interactive tools and events, you will gain knowledge about majors, self, and career to guide your choice of major. We look forward to getting to know you.

Program Goals

Identify and examine academic and personal interests, strengths, and passions.
Expand horizons through active exploration of a wide variety of academic opportunities.
Integrate learning to successfully transition to your chosen major before completing 90 units.
Utilize campus tools and resources to build a foundation for success.

Program Overview

Fall Quarter: Major Knowledge
Take advantage of the many opportunities to explore the wide variety of majors offered at UC Davis.

- Complete Step 1 of the Major Exploration Guide: Major Knowledge
- Meet with our Undeclared Team of Advisors to receive personalized academic planning based on your interests to help guide your undergraduate path at UC Davis
- Attend the Majors Fair
- Stop by the “Explorers Monthly Meet-up” to build community and get your questions answered.
- Attend the Fall Faculty Panel to expand your knowledge of major possibilities.
Winter Quarter: Self and Career Knowledge
Winter quarter is a great time to learn more about your personality, interests, and career options that may influence your choice of major.

- Complete Steps 2 & 3 of the Major Exploration Guide: Self-Assessment and Career Planning
- Take the LTS 98: Career Exploration class to discover how natural talents, interests, and personality relate to career paths and learn methods to explore career options.
- Stop by the “Explorers Monthly Meet-up” to build community and get your questions answered.
- Attend the Major Exploration workshop in Student Housing
- Meet with your undeclared advisor to reflect on your experience, interests, and to take your next step toward finding a major that is the right fit for you.
Spring Quarter: Decision-Making
As you complete your first year at UC Davis, take the opportunity to reflect on your experiences and all that you have learned. This is a great time to meet with your undeclared advisor to discuss decision-making and to create a Second Year plan to keep you on track to declare a major prior to completing 90 units.

- Complete Step 4 of the Major Exploration Guide: Decision-Making
- Stop by the “Explorers Monthly Meet-up” to build community and get your questions answered.
- Complete the “Finishing Your First Year” video activity in Aggie Advising Canvas
- Meet with your undeclared advisor to create a Second Year plan.
- Identify your top majors to actively explore and connect with advising in those majors.