Academic Exploration Week
Monday, October 9th to Thursday, October 12th
No RSVP Required!
Presented by: The Knights Major Exploration and Transition Center & Career Services
Learn about internships, majors, careers, and other “not-so-strange” things to enrich your academic journey at UCF!
Academic Exploration Week: Monday, October 9th to Thursday, October 12th
Going to classes is only one part of your undergraduate experience. To get the most out of your time in college, UCF offers MANY opportunities that allow you to choose your own academic adventure! Whether you are curious about research, studying abroad, making connections on campus, or diving into major or career exploration, Academic Exploration Week (AEW) will be your one-stop shop!
Don’t miss the ACADEMIC RESOURCE FAIR on Wednesday, October 11th
Academic Resource Fair
Wednesday, October 11th | Cape Florida Ballroom
Resource fair from 11:00am-1:00pm
Join Us!
Explore colleges, campus departments, and academic student organizations in one place!
Why should you attend Academic Exploration Week?
All undergraduate students are encouraged to attend this event, especially if they:
- Are interested in learning more about available academic campus resources
- Want to connect with staff from various offices and departments
- Have wondered how to add experiences outside of the classroom to your academic journey
- Are curious to learn about minors and/or certificates
- Are considering a possible major change
- Are currently Undeclared and need help deciding on a major
Schedule of Events
Students may participate in all sessions of interest.
No RSVP is required for most sessions, but space may be limited. When an RSVP is necessary, that will be indicated in the session description.
8:30am-12:30pm
College of Health Professions and Sciences Walk-Ins
Speak with a CHPS advisor about majors, minors, or certificates within the College of Health Professions and Sciences
Hosted by College of Health Profession and Sciences
HSII 115
Note: This session is open to prospective transfer students
11:00am-12:00pm
What is Grad School and Why Apply?
Not sure where to start in preparing for graduate school or what the difference is between a master’s or a PhD? This presentation defines graduate school and where your career and academic goals meet. This is the perfect start to your journey for graduate school preparation.
Hosted by Academic Advancement Programs
Virtual Session: Zoom Link
12:00pm-1:00pm
What Can You Do with a Degree in Writing and Rhetoric? Just About Anything!
We’re flipping the script on conventional career paths. Our panel of trailblazing writers, communicators, and professionals will share their stories of how a foundation in Writing and Rhetoric opened doors they never knew existed.
Hosted By Department of Writing and Rhetoric
TCH 103 and Virtual Session: Zoom Link
1:00pm-2:00pm
Don’t Be Scared of Exploration!
KMETC Peer Advisors will share their major exploration journey and university resources for undeclared/exploratory students in a roundtable discussion format.
Hosted by KMETC Peer Advisors
TCH 108
1:00pm-3:00pm
Career Exploration Drop-ins
Experiencing “Career Confusion”? We’re here to help! Visit Career Services during our Drop-in Career Lab to explore careers that fit your major and interests. Bring your own laptop and take a career assessment, discover career pathways, and learn next steps to connect education to employment.
Hosted by Career Services
CSEL 115
3:30pm-4:30pm
Map Your Career Path
Join us to learn useful tips to map your career pathway and exploration of self. This interactive presentation will introduce how to use mind-mapping to organize thoughts, brainstorm ideas, promote creativity, or develop a plan to achieve goals. Students will have the opportunity to create their own mind maps during this event. *Register on Handshake
Hosted by Career Services
CSEL 121 *Register on Handshake
Note: This session is open to prospective transfer students
10:00am
GeoBus UCF
GeoBus™ is a mobile geospatial technology learning lab powered by the sun on a 40 foot repurposed city bus that visits Florida K-12 schools
Hosted by Citizen Science GIS
4 Ara Drive, Orlando (off Libra Drive, on same road at the Observatory)
Note: This session is open to prospective transfer students
11:00am-11:45am
School of Public Administration Majors and Careers
Explore School of Public Administration majors and career opportunities.
Hosted by School of Public Administration
TA 221
Note: This session is open to prospective transfer students
1:00pm-2:00pm
Does Anybody Have a Map? A Major Exploration Workshop
No need to fly blind! Join the Knights Major Exploration and Transition Center (KMETC) to review how to read your degree audit, how to generate a what if audit for major exploration, how to navigate programs in the UCF catalog, and which exploratory resources are available to you NOW! Leave with your own MyMajors assessment results to see which top 10 UCF majors may be your best fit.
*Please bring your own tablet or laptop. Limited loaner laptops will be available.
Hosted by Knights Major Exploration and Transition Center
NSC 112
Note: This session is open to prospective transfer students
1:00pm-4:30pm
College of Health Professions and Sciences Walk-Ins
Speak with a CHPS advisor about majors, minors, or certificates within the College of Health Professions and Sciences.
Hosted by College of Health Profession and Sciences
HSII 115
Note: This session is open to prospective transfer students
2:00pm-3:00pm
Internship Registered? How to Intern for Credit
Workshop session on how to properly register your internship for credit.
Hosted by Experiential Learning
Virtual Session: Zoom *Register on Handshake for Zoom link
Note: This session is open to prospective transfer students
11:00am-1:00pm
Academic Exploration Week Resource Fair
Explore colleges, campus departments, and academic student organizations in one place!
Hosted by KMETC and Career Services
Student Union Cape Florida Ballroom
Note: This session is open to prospective transfer students
2:00pm-4:00pm
College of Medicine Walk-In Advising
COM advisors will be available to answer questions for current students.
Hosted by College of Medicine
HSII 335
Note: This session is open to prospective transfer students
2:00pm-4:00pm
Department of Writing and Rhetoric Open House
Join us for a spine-tingling afternoon of Halloween crafting, community- building, and discovering the exciting opportunities our program has to offer on your career journey.
Hosted By Department of Writing and Rhetoric
TCH 103 and Virtual Session: Zoom Link
2:00pm-4:00pm
CAH Program Exploration Walk-In Hours
Meet with a CAHSA advisor to explore majors, minors, and certificates in the College of Arts and Humanities.
Hosted by College of Arts and Humanities Student Advising
TCH 159
Note: This session is open to prospective transfer students
4:00pm-5:00pm
Knight Shadow Information Session
The UCF Knight Shadow program is a job shadowing opportunity for UCF students to connect with industry professionals to gain exposure to a wide variety of career fields and industries. Sessions take place during the academic breaks of the Fall (December), Spring (March), and Summer (August) semesters and include in-person and virtual options.
Hosted by Experiential Learning
Virtual Session: Zoom Link
Note: This session is open to prospective transfer students
4:00pm-5:00pm
Wednesday Workshop with Psychology Advising
Psychology Advising Center and UCF Career Services presents workshops hosted by Clinical Psychology MA student and Career Peer Advisor, Kristina Schoenthaler, most Wednesdays at 4pm during the Fall 2023 semester.
Hosted by Psychology Advising Center and Career Services
Zoom *Register using this webpage to receive Zoom link
Note: This session is open to prospective transfer students
11:00am-12:00pm
“Helping” Major Info Session
Are you finalizing a decision about your major, but know you want to do something that helps people? KMETC will overview UCF majors ideal for students interested in making a difference.
Hosted by Knights Major Exploration and Transition Center
Virtual Session: Zoom Link
Note: This session is open to prospective transfer students
11:00am-2:00pm
Charge into Leadership: Orientation Leader Tabling
Come find out how to find your excellence at UCF by becoming an Orientation Leader (OL)! Current OLs will be available to talk to students about the OL role, answer questions, and discuss next steps in the OL application process. We can’t wait to meet you!
Hosted by First Year Experience
Student Union, South Patio
Note: This session is open to prospective transfer students
2:00pm-3:30pm
College of Nursing Zoom Walk-In Sessions
Students can attend zoom walk-in session to ask any questions. We will have an official information session the following week that they can attend if they want more detailed information.
Hosted by College of Nursing Undergraduate Office
Virtual Session: Zoom Link
Note: This session is open to prospective transfer students
2:00pm-3:00pm
Maximizing Your Internship Experience
Hybrid info session on how to turn your internship into a life-changing experience!
Hosted by Experiential Learning
CSEL 121 and Virtual Session: Zoom *Register on Handshake for Zoom link
How to Prepare for Academic Exploration Week (AEW)
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Before Academic Exploration Week
Review the full schedule of events on the Academic Exploration Week website. Mark off enough time on your personal calendar to attend each session of interest and be sure to set a reminder ahead of time.
Interested in exploring majors or careers? There are a variety of major exploration resources to help you get started. Start by completing a self-exploration assessment to identify your goals, skills, and areas of interest.
Review the list of majors, minors and certificates offered at UCF. Familiarize yourself with the options and/or your major of choice.
During Academic Exploration Week
General questions:
- How can this opportunity help my particular area of study?
- Is this something I should explore now or later?
- How would I fit this into my daily class schedule?
- How can I prepare now for this opportunity?
- Does this experience cost extra? Is it covered by financial aid?
Major/career exploration questions:
- What are the required courses for this major?
- Is there a minimum GPA required to be accepted into the major?
- What jobs do UCF graduates obtain with this degree?
- Will a bachelor’s degree in this major prepare me for a job in this field, or will I need to pursue a graduate degree?
- What would I learn about when studying this major?
- Do I need to declare the major before I can take these courses?
- Does this major require that I complete a minor?
- What are some examples of internships, research opportunities and/or clubs that are associated with this major? Where can I find more information about them?
Invite a friend along and shout us out on social media! @ucfkmetc and @ucfcareerservices
After Academic Exploration Week
Secure an appointment with your academic advising and/or resource office to discuss your plan going forward.
If you are still unsure about your major and want to continue exploring your options, schedule an appointment with an advisor in the Knights Major Exploration and Transition Center (407-823-3165).
Ask your advisor to help you run a What If Audit report to determine how your courses will be applied in a different major.
When you are ready, declare your major or minor!
Academic Exploration Week Scholarship
Criteria
- Current UCF undergraduate student
- Must attend at least 2 Academic Exploration Week events from October 9-12, 2023 (event attendance will be verified)
- Submit a 250-word essay outlining why you attended Academic Exploration Week and how it impacted your academic journey
- Must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours) during Fall 2023 term
- Must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours) during Spring 2024 disbursement term
Award Guidelines
- This is a one-time, non-renewable scholarship
- Scholarship can be used to pay for tuition, textbooks, and any other items included in the cost of attendance at the University
- Three selected recipients will receive a $500 award for the Spring 2024 semester
APPLY for the AEW Scholarship from Friday, October 13th through Friday, October 27th on the AEW Scholarship Application Page!
