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Academic & Career Exploration

The ACE team is dedicated to helping students who feel unsure about their major and/or career pathway.
 

We blend career support with academic advising to help you choose or change your major, articulate your knowledge and experience to employers, and ultimately find an academic/career path that excites you.

  • Discover or change your major
  • Find potential careers with your major
  • Connect with academic advisors and campus resources
  • Receive class and program recommendations

Please schedule an appointment if you are a current UND student.

Schedule an Appointment

Please send an email to und.exploration@und.edu if you are a prospective student or UND alum.

Resources

Focus2

Unsure where to start? Whether you are deciding on a major, looking to change your major, or narrowing your career options, Focus2 is a great tool! Take the self-assessments within Focus2 if you’re feeling completely unsure, or use the “What Can I Do With a Major in… at UND?” if you already have some ideas in mind!

Directions

  • To create an account, you will need an email address and access code
  • Access code: goUND
  • Complete the new user information
  • Follow the prompts provided to create your username and password, and the system will take you to the main menu
  • Already have an account? Visit the Focus2 site
  • Schedule a meeting with Academic & Career Exploration to discuss your results from the Focus2 self-assessments! You’re also welcome to drop-in McCannel Hall, Room 280 without an appointment.

*If you feel like your results aren’t what you expected, that’s ok! Keep in mind that this is just one tool. It can also help you identify things you’re not interested in. If you have questions, Academic & Career Exploration is here to help!

Program Finder 

Explore UND's programs to discover and choose your desired major/minor/certificate.

PROGRAM FINDER

Academic Catalog

The academic catalog lists courses within UND’s programs and can be a helpful tool for learning more about the classes you will take in a potential major.

ACADEMIC CATALOG

Healthcare Career Exploration

As you are considering what career to pursue, you should look for a career that matches your skills, interests, and personality. What can you see yourself doing and enjoying for years to come? Seek a career that would allow you to contribute to the world in a way that would make you feel proud and satisfied.

HEALTHCARE CAREERS & MAJORS

UND Employer Partners

Peruse through our employer partners and explore their opportunities. Each employer listed is linked to their corresponding career page where they have posted their positions.

EMPLOYER PARTNERS DOCUMENT

Contact Us

Kyle
Kyle Braun 
BA, MA
Academic & Career Exploration Coordinator
  • kyle.braun@UND.edu

  • 701.213.8768
  • McCannel Hall Room 280
    Grand Forks ND 58202-7143

    MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

brittany
Brittany Borgen 
BA, MS
Academic Core Advisor
    • brittany.k.borgen@UND.edu
  • 701.330.4267
    • McCannel Hall Room 280
      Grand Forks ND 58202-7143

    MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

kayle
Kaylee Scheer 
BSSW, MS in Higher Education
Academic Core Advisor
    • kaylee.scheer.2@UND.edu
  • 701.335.3238
    • McCannel Hall Room 280
      Grand Forks ND 58202-7143

    MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

Student Testimonials

Thank you so much for the help! I'm very happy with the switch in major that I made, and I wouldn't have even known it was an option without your help!Kaitlyn H.B.S. Psychology & minor in Criminal Justice Studies, Sophomore
Honestly, this is more than I was hoping to get out of this meeting. It definitely gave me some clarity on what I am looking for in a career!Jocelyn J.B.S. Kinesiology & Pre-Physical Therapy,  Sophomore, Student-Athlete
This has been really helpful, just to see how the job search and application process works.Joshua K.B.S. Health Studies & minor in Philosophy, UND Alumnus

Contact Us
Academic & Career Exploration
UND.exploration@UND.edu
701.777.2117
McCannel 280

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