The YU Explore program is a network of support provided to Undeclared Major (UNMA) Students that fosters the academic and personal growth necessary for future success across all programs. Through the YU Explore Ambassador Program, professional exploration and academic exploration, you will gain the necessary skills and insight to make an informed decision about what major best suits your strengths and passions.
Which type of undeclared major are you?
True Explorer
You have so many interests and options and can鈥檛 choose just one. You want to keep all of your options open and try a few things in your first year. The goal is to explore your options and find the program that鈥檚 right for you, then declare your major at the end of your first year!
Qualifying Year
You have a good idea of what you鈥檇 like to major in but lack the Grade Point Average (GPA) to pursue your program of interest. You may also need to take some prerequisite courses to enter the program. This track means you鈥檒l take a qualifying year, and successful completion of the requirements will allow you entry into your desired program!
YU Explore Program Supports
YU Explore Peer Support Team
The YU Explore聽Peer Support Program for UNMA students聽is open to all UNMA students,聽who are automatically enrolled and contacted by a聽Peer Support Leader聽through email.
UNMA Students Wraparound Services Program
This program聽works with our UNMA students by learning about聽their needs and suggesting聽goals to meet those needs.
Professional Exploration
The YU Explore Program offers a variety of opportunities for UNMA students to explore their professional interests.
Academic Exploration
Learn about programs, events and workshops happening at York that will help you explore your academic options.
Have you completed 24 credits? Have you met with the Career Services? Have you met with Academic Advising? Then it seems you are ready to declare your major!
Watch this for a brief tutorial.
UNMA Student Success Checklist
Use the handy checklist designed to help you make the most of all that's on offer in the Fall and Winter semesters. Learn about programs, events and other academic and professional development opportunities.
Fall
Look into Financial Support (OSAP/Awards/Bursaries) and complete your .
Connect with your YU Explore Peer Leader.
Visit the Writing Centre.
Apply for Connect to a Professional (open all year).
Attend Find Your Path Series (2 sessions offered in the Fall and 2 in the Winter).
Winter
Attend an 鈥淎sk an UNMA Mentor鈥 (Virtual Drop-In).
Attend a Peer Support Pop-up @ LA&PS Advising (in-person).
Connect with Academic Advising (UNMA Advisor).
Visit the .
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YU Explore Program Coordinators
Social Worker, York Alumni, and Staff for over 8 years!
Fun Fact: I鈥檓 a mom of an amazing 5-year old girl who is my world!
UNMA Alumni
Fun fact: I鈥檝e lived in 4 different countries across 3 continents! My last being Australia, where I completed a semester at UNSW Business School in Sydney.