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Exploratory Studies

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What is the Exploratory Studies Program?

The Exploratory Studies Program allows you up to four semesters to explore your options and interests before you select a major - with plenty of guidance along your journey. We equip you to make informed decisions through expert advising, and by teaching you how to investigate and evaluate majors and careers. Listen to what some of our former students have to say about how the Exploratory Studies Program has benefited them.

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Current Students

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Exploratory Studies Information Sessions

The Exploratory Studies Program holds information sessions both virtually and in-person throughout the year. Click below to see our schedule and to sign up.  

If you have questions about Exploratory Studies, contact us! We can help you decide whether our program is the best choice for you.

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Come join us as Senior Academic Advisor Nathan Wong talks about Demystifying Graduate School. In this workshop, EXPL students will learn about the difference between grad school and the undergrad experience, application process & timeline, funding options, competitive applicants, and planning for graduate school. ◾When: Thursday, October 8 from 6-7pm ◾Where: Meredith South Room 1063 ◾Jimmy Johns will be provided! RSVP is encouraged! #ExploreMore
Our last advisor on the team is Eric Rodenberg. Eric started in Exploratory Studies in January of 2024. His favorite part about working in Exploratory Studies is the camaraderie of the EXPL staff. Song: Go Your Own Way by Fleetwood Mac
Nathan Wong is another one of our Senior Academic Advisors who started off in Exploratory Studies in 2018. His favorite part of working in Exploratory Studies is that he loves teaching EXPL 101 and seeing their “aha” moments when they really learn about themselves and new possibilities for their future. Song: Explorers by the Midnight
Current and former Explorers! Come join us for our Exploratory Studies Family Weekend Open House! Help us celebrate our program's 30th anniversary! ◾Meet and chat with our academic advisors ◾Grab some EXPL swag (while supplies last) ◾Enter to win awesome door prizes ◾Enjoy light snacks & soft drinks ◾Get fired up for the Friday Night Family Weekend Purdue Football Game! When: October 16, 2026 from 2-4pm Where: Young Hall Lobby #ExploreMore
📣Attention all undergrads!📣 We are less than 1 week away from our Majors, Minors, and More Fair! This event will be held in the Purdue Memorial Union ballrooms from 2-5 pm on Tuesday, October 6! Students are given the opportunity to meet with representatives from a variety of colleges and departments to learn about academic programs and degree options! #ExploreMore #PurdueWow
Miranda Jack started in 2019, pre-Covid, in Exploratory Studies and is one of our Senior Academic Advisors. “My favorite part of working in Exploratory Studies is helping students to understand who they are and what they want for college and beyond. It is so fun to see how much they grow while in our program, especially in our EXPL 101 class, and I’m honored to be a part of their journey.” Song: High Hopes from Panic! At the Disco
Come join us as Senior Academic Advisor Nathan Wong talks about Demystifying Graduate School. In this workshop, EXPL students will learn about the difference between grad school and the undergrad experience, application process & timeline, funding options, competitive applicants, and planning for graduate school. ◾When: Thursday, October 8 from 6-7pm ◾Where: Meredith South Room 1063 ◾Jimmy Johns will be provided! RSVP is encouraged! #ExploreMore
Our last advisor on the team is Eric Rodenberg. Eric started in Exploratory Studies in January of 2024. His favorite part about working in Exploratory Studies is the camaraderie of the EXPL staff. Song: Go Your Own Way by Fleetwood Mac
Nathan Wong is another one of our Senior Academic Advisors who started off in Exploratory Studies in 2018. His favorite part of working in Exploratory Studies is that he loves teaching EXPL 101 and seeing their “aha” moments when they really learn about themselves and new possibilities for their future. Song: Explorers by the Midnight
Current and former Explorers! Come join us for our Exploratory Studies Family Weekend Open House! Help us celebrate our program's 30th anniversary! ◾Meet and chat with our academic advisors ◾Grab some EXPL swag (while supplies last) ◾Enter to win awesome door prizes ◾Enjoy light snacks & soft drinks ◾Get fired up for the Friday Night Family Weekend Purdue Football Game! When: October 16, 2026 from 2-4pm Where: Young Hall Lobby #ExploreMore
📣Attention all undergrads!📣 We are less than 1 week away from our Majors, Minors, and More Fair! This event will be held in the Purdue Memorial Union ballrooms from 2-5 pm on Tuesday, October 6! Students are given the opportunity to meet with representatives from a variety of colleges and departments to learn about academic programs and degree options! #ExploreMore #PurdueWow
Miranda Jack started in 2019, pre-Covid, in Exploratory Studies and is one of our Senior Academic Advisors. “My favorite part of working in Exploratory Studies is helping students to understand who they are and what they want for college and beyond. It is so fun to see how much they grow while in our program, especially in our EXPL 101 class, and I’m honored to be a part of their journey.” Song: High Hopes from Panic! At the Disco
Come join us as Senior Academic Advisor Nathan Wong talks about Demystifying Graduate School. In this workshop, EXPL students will learn about the difference between grad school and the undergrad experience, application process & timeline, funding options, competitive applicants, and planning for graduate school. ◾When: Thursday, October 8 from 6-7pm ◾Where: Meredith South Room 1063 ◾Jimmy Johns will be provided! RSVP is encouraged! #ExploreMore
Our last advisor on the team is Eric Rodenberg. Eric started in Exploratory Studies in January of 2024. His favorite part about working in Exploratory Studies is the camaraderie of the EXPL staff. Song: Go Your Own Way by Fleetwood Mac
Nathan Wong is another one of our Senior Academic Advisors who started off in Exploratory Studies in 2018. His favorite part of working in Exploratory Studies is that he loves teaching EXPL 101 and seeing their “aha” moments when they really learn about themselves and new possibilities for their future. Song: Explorers by the Midnight
Current and former Explorers! Come join us for our Exploratory Studies Family Weekend Open House! Help us celebrate our program's 30th anniversary! ◾Meet and chat with our academic advisors ◾Grab some EXPL swag (while supplies last) ◾Enter to win awesome door prizes ◾Enjoy light snacks & soft drinks ◾Get fired up for the Friday Night Family Weekend Purdue Football Game! When: October 16, 2026 from 2-4pm Where: Young Hall Lobby #ExploreMore
📣Attention all undergrads!📣 We are less than 1 week away from our Majors, Minors, and More Fair! This event will be held in the Purdue Memorial Union ballrooms from 2-5 pm on Tuesday, October 6! Students are given the opportunity to meet with representatives from a variety of colleges and departments to learn about academic programs and degree options! #ExploreMore #PurdueWow
Miranda Jack started in 2019, pre-Covid, in Exploratory Studies and is one of our Senior Academic Advisors. “My favorite part of working in Exploratory Studies is helping students to understand who they are and what they want for college and beyond. It is so fun to see how much they grow while in our program, especially in our EXPL 101 class, and I’m honored to be a part of their journey.” Song: High Hopes from Panic! At the Disco