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Exploratory Majors
Exploratory Advising

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As an Exploratory Major, learning about your options at Chapman is a key part of declaring a major that is a great fit for you.

Along the way, your Academic Advisor can provide the knowledge and support you need to explore academic options and career paths. They can introduce you to campus resources to help you make intentional choices and graduate on time.

You also have access to additional advisors who can help with other parts of your academic experience, such as studying abroad.

Dedicated Exploratory Advisor: James Mateik

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Email: jamesm@chapman.edu

As an Exploratory student, your dedicated advisor is James Mateik. James can help you:

  • Navigate the academic experience.
  • Learn more about Exploratory Pathways, and select one that interests you.
  • Explore major options.
  • Explore career paths, and see which majors align with them.
  • Get in touch with the advisors for the majors you’re considering, for questions or discussion.

Career Advising

As you explore academic options, we’re here to help you understand related career pathways.

Through our Office of Career and Professional Development, you can: 

  • Get guidance on career paths.
  • Access employer-hosted events.
  • Learn about jobs and internship opportunities.
  • And more.

See drop-in hours or schedule an appointment on our Career Office Drop-Ins page.

Global Education Advisor
As a Exploratory student, your dedicated Global Education Advisor is Daniel Garcia. Daniel can can help you plan your study abroad experience. Search for programs, register for a Global First Steps session, and more at Daniel's virtual office.
Daniel’s virtual office

Getting in touch with other advisors

Already have a few majors in mind? You can meet the advisors for those majors with our Find Your Advisor tool. Just choose the major off the list to get in touch.

Connect with advisors

Questions?

If you have questions about the Exploratory Pathways Program, please email us at explore@chapman.edu.

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