Project Discovery

HPU'S PLAN FOR UNDECLARED STUDENTS

Nationally, an estimated 50% of students enter college undecided on their major. In addition, an estimated 75% of students change their major at least once before graduating. HPU’s Project Discovery provides the guidance and resources that students need to discover their passion and achieve their goals.

Check out the eight “Light Bulb” Moments of Project Discovery—your guide to uncovering your academic passion.

For more information go to www.highpoint.edu/projectdiscovery

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IT STARTS WITH YOU AND YOUR SUCCESS COACH

As an undeclared student, you will partner with a Success Coach who is passionate about helping you discover a major that is a great fit for you, while helping you make positive connections with organizations on campus in which you have interest. You will have support and guidance from a caring Coach who understands the various options available to you.

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THERE’S A CLASS FOR THAT!

Enroll in Exploring Your Major & Career Path, the one-credit course designed to help you explore your options. A career advisor will guide you through selfreflection and assessment tools from the PathwayU Assessment Platform. You’ll also be able to understand how to connect with professionals in fields you are thinking about to ask thoughtful questions and learn more. THEY’VE WALKED IN YOUR SHOES. You aren’t the only student who entered college as undeclared—in fact, it is common across the entire nation! Sometimes we learn best from someone like us—a peer. First-year Navigators working with Undeclared students were once undeclared, too. They know exactly what you are going through and will help you explore your options. WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH THIS MAJOR? When you find a major that seems great, you will want to also understand what you do with that degree once you graduate. HPU’s career advisors and their career development website will help you understand how your major translates to real-world career paths.

3 5 7 FIRESIDE CHATS Every semester, faculty members host opportunities to meet with students who may have questions about a specific major. Casual in nature, these interactions will help you figure it out! You can attend as many of these connection meetings as you want, and you always have the opportunity to visit with a professor one-on-one to discuss opportunities within a major.

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MAJORS OF THE MONTH

Each month, The Office of Student Success highlights three to four majors for students to explore. Each featured major hosts special programming, is highlighted on social media pages and has faculty and students ready to share why they love their major with undeclared students! 6 CAREER & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISORS: YOUR PEOPLE

You’ll see them in some of your classes and engage with them in Cottrell Hall. Your career advisor will explain the many resources available to you in the Career Center— the headquarters of the years of support and guidance that will lead to your face landing on the HPU Young Alumni Career Wall!

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PEER CAREER ADVISORS

Visit with the Peer Career Advisors (PCAs) to get additional support. PCAs help you to get started crafting a resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile that can lead to productive networking, summer job or internship opportunities! With convenient walk-in hours in the Career and Professional Development Office, there is continuous support to guide you on your journey.