Exploring
Twenty-five percent of incoming Augustana students are unsure about their major area of study and choose Exploring as their major. The General Education at Augustana allows students the time and freedom to test-out a variety of areas and the opportunity to learn more about their interests and abilities.
Augustana assists students who are considering their options. Students are assigned a faculty advisor who helps the student select classes from the General Education Curriculum exposing the student to different areas of study. The advisor helps the student discover a major while attempting to keep the student on pace to graduate on time. The faculty and staff also work with students to establish career goals, determine career expectations and to develop potential to succeed in many areas.
Courses such as GENL 097 New Student Seminar (taken by all students during the first semester at Augustana) and GENL 100 Career and Life Planning (offered every Interim) along with their General Education courses have been helpful to students in the process of discovery. The Student Success Center is available to assist students discover the program that is the best fit for their unique abilities and interests.