First Year Students | Exploratory/Undecided Students | Transfer Students
Pre-Professional/Graduate School Planning

Advising — Exploratory and Undecided Students

Office for Academic and Pre-Professional Advising advises all students who are exploratory/undecided. In addition to individual advising appointments, students can learn more about majors by participating in the FUEL Program and through the Advising Resource Center

FUEL Program
All Exploratory/undecided students are encouraged to participate in the FUEL Program (For Undecided & Exploratory Learners). Beginning with an orientation in August, new students are invited to join this special community for those exploring major options. Workshops, individual advising and online resources (including the FUEL Blackboard Community) are available to students through the FUEL Program. FUEL participants are also highly encouraged to engage in activities offered through the Advising Resource Center.

FUEL Contact Information
(410) 455-2856 or fuel@umbc.edu

The Office for Academic and Pre-Professional Advising welcomes all UMBC students to learn more about major opportunities, as well as graduate and professional school planning. The center is staffed by Peer Advisors, current UMBC students, from a variety of academic disciplines who are able to answer questions and guide you through the vast resources available. Some of the Office’s exciting features include:

• The Self Directed Search—An online major exploration tool designed to help students think about their interests and abilities in connection with their major choice
  
• Resource Library—Printed resources in major exploration, student academic success, graduate school planning and pre professional school exploration and planning
  
• Computer Terminals—Comprehensive listing of internet resources exploring majors and pre professional school links
  
• UMBC Majors—FAQ and major checklists for each academic discipline
  
• Workshops—Peer Advisors conduct workshops each semester on topics such as the “What's Your Story? Choosing a major in X discipline” series, “Preparing to Graduate” and “The ABC's of GFRs”

The Office for Academic and Pre-Professional Advising Contact Information
(410) 455-2729 | arc@umbc.edu | AIM (arcatumbc)