Are you undecided about a major? Do you know where your major can take you?
Consider participating in Discover YOU – an exploratory program for SHU students designed to help you try new things, learn about new careers, and feel confident in your future endeavors.
Who is Discover YOU for?
- Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors
- Students who are undecided about a major
- Students who declared a major but are unsure about a career path
What are the benefits?
- Learn where your degree can take you
- Identify a career that relates to your interests
- Connect with alumni professionals
- Develop a customized career development plan
- Understand & leverage career industry communities
- Receive academic guidance & support
How to Discover YOU
• Take the PathwayU Assessment: this will help you to identify optimal education and career pathways!
Instructions on how to take the PathwayU Assessment
• Schedule an Appointment: meet with your Career Coach to go over your results.
• Meet with your Career Coach
• After the meeting: Fill out your Discover YOU Action Plan
Additional Resources
The Exploratory Pioneers Action Plan will allow you to take an active role as you navigate your Campus to Career journey. With a variety of ways to explore your options, you will have the opportunity to learn, reflect, and participate in experiences that will help you match your interests to a major and eventually a career.
Explore Majors at SHU from all colleges and learn about the programs, course descriptions, degree requirements and minor & concentration options.
What Can I Do With This Major? is a website featuring 106 major profiles that include information on common career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, and strategies to maximize opportunities. It will provide students the opportunity to learn about various ways to apply their education to a career and gain access to professional associations, occupational outlook information, and job search resources.
The Office of Student Advising & Success is committed to helping you achieve your educational goals and complete your degree with sound planning, a smooth transition to college life, academic guidance and referrals to campus-wide support services.
Joining Clubs & Organizations will provide students with opportunities to meet fellow students who share similar interests, to connect with faculty and staff outside of the classroom, and to become more connected to the Sacred Heart community.
Pioneers Connect is a global network for SHU Students & Alumni, designed to help you engage and network with Alumni who are in positions or industries that you are interested in exploring.
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