Fall 2026 EXPL College Skills Workshop Series
Strategies and opportunities specifically for Exploratory Studies students!
Are you hungry for academic success? If so, check out our Fall 2026 College Skills Workshop Series created specifically for Exploratory Studies students! Here's the line up for this semester. Click on the link to jump down to more information:
Thursday, August 27: Boilermaker Basics
Thursday, September 3: Full Steam Ahead: Organization, Study Skills, and Time Management!
Wednesday, September 16: Getting started with Undergraduate Research
Thursday, October 8: Demystifying grad school
All of the workshops will start 6:00 pm and will have food.
Boilermaker Basics
When & Where: Thursday, August 27, 2026 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 
in Meredith South, room 1063 (Google Maps)
Free Pizza!
What you'll learn: This workshop will help students feel more settled and confident about navigating life at Purdue, covering topics such as adding and dropping classes, changing class times, requesting overrides, clearing holds, scheduling appointments, academic resources, the CODO process, and much more.
Use the QR to Register for this workshop!
Full Steam Ahead: Organization, Study Skills, and Time Management!
When & Where: Thursday, September 3, 2026 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 
in Meredith South, room 1063 (Google Maps)
Free Jimmy John's!
What you'll learn: This workshop will cover specific strategies to help students stay organized and efficiently manage their time and workload. Topics will include:
- Organizing and tracking assignments
- Time management and creating a routine
- Effective study habits
- Preparing for exams
- Student panel: Q & A
Getting Started with Undergraduate Research
When & Where: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 
in Meredith South, room 1063 (Google Maps)
Free Jimmy John's!
What you'll learn: This workshop, we'll teach you about the resources, processes, and strategies needed to be become a Purdue undergraduate researcher. You will learn how to identify research interests, find research projects, and connect with mentors.
To register for this workshop scan the QR code or click on this link: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3CqnhoWKCTsQhUi !
Demystifying Graduate School
When & Where: Thursday, October 8, 2026 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 
in Meredith South, room 1063 (Google Maps)
Free Jimmy John's!
What you'll learn:
- Why graduate school might be more possible than you think
- Differences between graduate school and the undergraduate experience
- Application process and timeline
- Funding options
- How to be a competitive applicant
- How to plan for graduate school