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.