• About the Division of General Studies
• Meeting with an Advisor
• Exploration
• Declaring or Applying to a Major
• Admissions
• Honors Program
• Academic Achievement Program
• DGSociety
• Majors and Minors Fair
• Apply Yourself Workshop
• Program for Academic Support & Success
• Parents Corner
• Fifth Story Gallery
• Policies and Procedures

Your Path of Exploration

Know Your Academic Options

• Did you know we have almost 190 major options and 90 minors at Ilinois? Browse all the majors and minors at the Programs of Study.
• Learn more about the skills, involvement opportunities, and career areas associated with each major on our campus in our Discover A Major database.
• DGS freshman and entering transfer students enroll in GS 101 or GS 102/199 during their first semester. Both courses help students to explore options and opportunities for academic and career fields utilizing a strengths-based approach.
• Unsure of what classes to take? Definitely plan to meet with your DGS Academic Advisor.

Resources at Your Fingertips

• Learn more about the skills, involvement opportunities, and career areas associated with each major on our campus in our Discover A Major database.
• Visit The Career Center website to learn more about Finding Your Major Path.
• Complete the Interest Explorer module on Exploring Pathways In Career Success (EPICS).
• Attend one of the many informative Career Center Workshops, such as:
• Finding a Major that Fits
• Anatomy of a Successful Pre-Health Student
• Internship Essentials
• Winning Resumes and Cover Letters
• Check out The Career Center website to learn helpful information on landing Internships and indentifying important Skills for Success.
• Students interested in legal careers should visit the Pre-Law Advising Services website.
• Students interested in health careers should check out the Pre-Health at Illinois resources. Also Check out ExploreHealthCareers.org to learn more about the various career options in the health field.

Getting Involved

• Our campus offers over 1,000 Registered Student Organizations.
• There are service projects coordinated through the Office of Volunteer Programs and CUVolunteer.
• Winter break is a great time to consider job shadowing and informational interviews.
• Summer break is a great time to consider an internship or a relevant work experience.
• We have excellent leadership programs on campus, including i-programs and a leadership certificate.
• Many DGS students take the first steps in planning a study abroad experience or participate in Winter Courses Abroad as early as freshman yea.
• Read our publication on 10 Great Exploration Opportunities at Illinois.