{"id":12401,"date":"2026-04-01T15:17:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T19:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/success\/?page_id=12401"},"modified":"2026-04-13T13:25:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T17:25:28","slug":"academic-pathway","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/success\/rasc\/academic-pathway\/","title":{"rendered":"Academic Pathway"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Feeling confident in your academic pathway means understanding your major, course requirements, and how your classes connect to your goals. Clarifying this early on can reduce stress and help you stay on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Challenges Students Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Uncertainty about whether you are in the right major<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confusion about general education or major requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uncertainty about which courses to take now versus in future semesters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not knowing who to speak to when you have academic questions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Tips You Can Try Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore how interests align with majors and careers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check advising materials for course requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write down questions before meeting with an advisor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">URI Resources That Can Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/advising\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Academic Advising<\/h2><p>Supports students with course planning, understanding degree requirements, and making informed academic decisions.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">PLAN YOUR COURSES<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/advising\/exploring-undeclared\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Undeclared\/\nExploring Advisor<\/h2><p>Helps students explore interests, clarify goals, and consider options if they are undecided or thinking about changing majors.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/people\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Faculty Office Hours<\/h2><p>Offers opportunities to learn more about a field of study, ask questions, and build mentoring relationships with faculty.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">MEET YOUR FACULTY<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/career.uri.edu\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Center for Career and Experiential Education<\/h2><p>Connects academic majors to career options, internships, and hands-on experiences.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">CONNECT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/career.uri.edu\/channels\/career-clusters\/posts\/page\/3\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Career Clusters<\/h2><p>Organizes majors and careers into pathways that make exploring academic and career options easier and more approachable.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">BROWSE CAREER PATHWAYS<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Ask For Extra Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You are considering whether your major is the right fit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You feel unclear about academic requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You feel anxious about or need support with staying on track<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who to Contact For One-On-One Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Academic Advisor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Career Education Specialist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A faculty or staff member you trust<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Feeling confident in your academic pathway means understanding your major, course requirements, and how your classes connect to your goals. 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