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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

Schedule an Appointment

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Kyle Braun
BA, MA
Academic & Career Exploration Coordinator
  • kyle.braun@UND.edu
  • 701.213.8768
  • McCannel Hall Room 280
    Grand Forks ND 58202-7143
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Amanda Peters
BS, MS
Academic Core Advisor
  • a.peters@UND.edu
  • 701.777.2117
  • McCannel Hall Room 280
    Grand Forks ND 58202-7143
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Brittany Borgen
BA, MS
Academic Core Advisor
  • brittany.k.borgen@UND.edu
  • 701.330.4267
  • McCannel Hall Room 280
    Grand Forks ND 58202-7143
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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

Resources

Academic Catalog

The academic catalog lists UND's majors and can be a helpful tool for discovering and choosing your desired program.

ACADEMIC CATALOG

Focus2

Whether you are deciding on a major, looking to change your major, or narrowing your career options, Focus2 is a great tool! Focus2 is an assessment inventory that evaluates students’ interests in relation to their academic strengths, values, skills, personality, and leisure activities.

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
  • If you'd like assistance reviewing your results, make an appointment with one of our staff by calling 701.777.2117 or by making an appointment in Starfish.

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

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

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