Advising Major-Changers: Students in Transition
Students who change majors do so because of changing interests or because they are forced to face “institutional realities. “ Major-changers often drift without recognition or advising. Many students are able to make an otherwise difficult transition into another academic area if they are given special curricular and career advising. An innovative program for helping these students identify, explore, and decide on alternative educational and career directions is described.
Contributor Notes
Virginia N. Gordon is Assistant Dean of University College.
George E. Steele is Academic Advisor and Staff Assistant. Address correspondence concerning this article to Virginia N. Gordon, 154 W. 12th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210.