University Advising
Office of Undergraduate Education
Whether you’re just starting at MSU, or you want to take a moment to recalibrate, exploring is a journey that looks different for everyone. University Advising is here to provide some wayfinding on your unique journey.
Find resources here to guide your path.
With over 14 different colleges and 150 majors, there are many different pathways to choose from. Explore MSU’s colleges & majors in the Academic Programs Catalog, a comprehensive list of undergraduate degrees.
Learn about typical career areas and the types of employers that hire within each major and tips on how to make yourself the standout candidate.
Interest Areas are broad, thematic categories that group related academic programs, majors, and career paths based on shared skills, learning objectives, or professional goals to help you make informed decisions about your future academic and career paths. Explore these interest areas as you prepare for an upcoming advising appointment.
People who are interested in Agriculture and Environment may be interested in careers that focus on feeding the world and responsibly using the natural resources around us.
People who are interested in art, communication, and entertainment may be interested in careers that use forms of media, writing, and artistic expression to produce creative content and tell stories.
People who are interested in Business and Management may be interested in careers in fast-paced environments using critical thinking skills to solve everyday problems.
People who are interested in education and public service may be interested in careers that serve people of all ages, races, and abilities within a community.
People who are interested in Health Sciences may be interested in careers that focus on the way that science improves the quality of life for people and/or animals.
People who are interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) may be interested in careers that research and analyze the world around us to solve everyday problems.
People who are interested in Social and Cultural Studies may be interested in careers that help others, provide a service, or explore the world around them.