SU’s Major-Minor Fair was held in the CUB MPR on Thursday, Sept. 25, hosting over 250 students at the event. Organized by the Shippensburg University Department of Academic Engagement and Exploratory Studies and the Career Center, the Major-Minor Fair gave students the opportunity to explore various majors, minors and certificates offered by departments across campus.

Over 25 academic departments tabled at the event, from Communication, Journalism & Media to Exercise Science. 

Josalyn Nelligan, president of the Exercise Science Honors Society, represented the Exercise Science department at the Major-Minor Fair.

“I love this program. It is very unique in the way that it is a hands-on program, different from more traditional majors,” Nelligan said. “The fair is not only a way to get connected with students in certain majors, but the professors who teach them as well.”

Associate Professor and Director of Exploratory Advising and Advisor Development at Shippensburg University Michael Levinstein, Ph.D., spoke fondly of this event. 

“The Major-Minor Fair is so special. It’s a great opportunity for students to get in contact with professors, because emails and opposite schedules make it hard to discuss and plan ahead for their futures,” said Levinstein.

The Major-Minor Fair gave students the chance to connect with faculty and staff and have one-on-one conversations about their potential studies. Students got to explore what majors and minors were offered by certain departments, if there were course requirements to apply and graduate on time, and the chance to work with associated campus groups and get certifications related to their field.

As stated in Shippensburg University’s mission statement, the Major-Minor Fair was “driven by purpose and truly collaborative engagement,” working to bring together students, faculty and staff, alumni and community mentors for the “betterment of our communities,” while providing clarity and guidance to students in their future career paths.

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