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Explorers
The Explorers learning community, created especially for first-year students in Exploratory Studies, offers a course and out-of-class activities that will help you in your quest to find the right major at Purdue! You will have time to explore your potential in a setting that is academically, professionally, and socially engaging.
Everyone in the LC will take the Academic and Career Planning (EDPS 10500) course together; the course will be taught by your academic advisor in Exploratory Studies. EDPS 10500 is designed to help you learn about yourself, majors, and careers, while also developing deep academic and social networks with other exploring students who will eventually choose majors across campus.
Events are planned by your instructor to enrich course content and add to your college experience. Some of the activities you can participate in include classroom discussions, volunteering in the community, attending Purdue athletic and/or cultural events, meeting for lunch or dinner, special visits and tours across campus, and end-of-semester celebrations.
We hope you will consider applying for this exciting community to build relationships with other Exploratory Studies students.
For specific questions regarding the Explorers LC, please email Colleen Banter (brownce@purdue.edu).
Eligibility
- First-time beginning students admitted to Exploratory Studies
Residential Component
- Students will indicate interest in learning communities (LCs) and apply during their housing application process. Students will be informed of the status of their LC application in mid-May.
- Roommate selection will occur after LC decisions have been made. If admitted to an LC, students will need to match with other student(s) admitted to the same LC. If not selected for an LC, the student's original housing preferences will be considered during general housing placement and the student will be able to roommate match with other general housing students.
- The location of learning community housing will be determined based on the incoming class size and the needs of the learning community.
- For specific question regarding learning communities, email learningcommunities@purdue.edu.
- For housing questions, visit (https://www.housing.purdue.edu/) or email housing@purdue.edu.
Duration
Fall Semester Only
Associated Courses and Information
Fall
- EDPS 10500 (3 credits) - Academic and Career Planning
Every fee eligible student involved with a learning community (LC) at Purdue will be assessed the $200 LC fee to their university account. These funds support activities and travel, signature LC events, housing assignments and/or course registration and instructor stipends.
Events and Activities Included:
- Meals together at various dining courts
- Introduction to Purdue resources
- Fall party with pumpkin decorating and games
- Purdue Convocations Productions
- Pizza party and activities
- Networking opportunities with current Purdue upper division students
- Purdue athletic games or touring facilities
- Cultural center tours
- Guest speakers including topics like effective study stills, finals prep, mental health
- Career interview with a professional
- End-of-semester celebration and Purdue Memorial Union tree viewing
Information above is subject to change. If you are placed in the LC, the associated courses will be on your schedule prior to you registering for the rest of your courses.
