Exploring Majors

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MAP advisors are students who have already declared their major (sophomores, juniors, and seniors) and are enthusiastic and eager to share their experience and knowledge with students considering a similar major.
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Courses recommended by major departments and programs for students interested in exploring a particular major.

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Each fall, during the week prior to Advance Registration, representatives from academic departments and programs are available at the Course and Majors Fair in Houston Hall to present information about interesting classes in their field, answer questions about their major, and discuss a variety of academic options. Read more >>

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The College Alumni Mentoring Series engages students and alumni in mentoring relationships to help students determine how their current academic paths coincide with career aspirations. The series is composed of events that help to facilitate students’ understanding of life beyond Penn.

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Each semester, the College in collaboration with the College Houses and academic departments and programs holds a series of dinner discussions on majors, minors and academic programs. These dinners provide an opportunity to meet with faculty and upperclassmen in a small, relaxed setting.

Space is limited and registration is required at least one week prior to each event. To reserve a seat, follow the link above to the schedule and registration page.

For other questions, please contact Kendal Barbee, Assistant Director of Advising and Academic Support.

Penn recognizes that internships can serve as a valuable tool in your intellectual development. They help you to gain work experience, learn new skills, explore different career options and network with and learn from professionals in the field(s) you are considering. Read more >>