Learn more about the Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Guaranteed Transfer Program, and the Transfer Information System (TIS).
Meet with academic advisors to plan current class schedule and future semesters. Check PRISM to find out the name of your academic advisor.
Learn about bachelor’s degree programs and transfer options to other four-year UW institutions using Major Mania .
Enroll in a variety of general education courses to learn about different majors.
Meet with faculty in your academic area of interest .
Join a student organization at UW-Marshfield/Wood County related to your career interest. If there isn’t one, you can start one!
Enroll in BUS 194: Career and Life Plans to merge academic and career interests.
Enroll in LEC 100: First Year Experience to help with your academic transition .
Maintain a high GPA and seek out learning resources if needed, such as The Learning Center.

Career development-related activities:

Pick up a brochure on different careers and majors in Student Life office.
Talk to faculty and/or academic advisors about career options related to your major.
Take a career assessment, such as WISCareers or Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), to identify your skills, abilities, and values related to careers.
Find out the occupational outlook for different careers, including projected job openings and salary information.
Find a part-time job or internship opportunity related to your career interest.
Arrange an informational interview or job shadow with a current professional in your field of interest.
Participate in volunteer, service-learning, or student organization opportunities. Find out if volunteer hours or co-curricular activities are needed for your major.
Develop relevant skill sets needed for your major or career interest (EX: PhotoShop experience for Graphic Arts major).
Begin to develop your professional resume or portfolio.
Participate in Career Development Workshop series.

2^nd Year: Refine your major and career options and develop action plans

Academic-related activities:

Continue to meet with your academic advisor to plan class schedule
Continue to explore bachelor’s degree programs and transfer options to other four-year universities. Select an academic major if you have not already.
Apply to the four-year colleges and universities early in Fall semester, if possible
Meet with faculty in academic areas of interest, if you have not already
Utilize online resources, such as Transfer Information System (TIS) and Major Mania
Maintain high GPA and seek out learning resources if needed

Career development-related activities:

Take a career assessment if still undecided or if you have changed your mind about your major
Talk to faculty and/or academic advisors about career options related to your major
Continue to develop skills and gain experiences related to your major or career (part-time job, internship, volunteer, etc.)
Continue to network or “stay in touch” with professionals that you have met in the career search process
Develop resume and cover letters for career opportunities
Participate in a mock interview with an advisor
Enroll in BUS 194: Career and Life Plans to merge academic and career interests
Participate in Career Development Workshops