Future Students

Welcome to Exploratory Studies. Are you unsure about your major due to multiple academic and career interests? Or perhaps you were not directly admitted to your desired program? No worries, we're here to help.

As an admitted student in Exploratory Studies, you’ll explore and discover your passions while working with a Student Success Navigator. Whether your ultimate goal is finding your dream major, gaining more clarity on your career path, or seeking admission to one of Miami’s selective programs, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

As an Exploratory Studies major, you will:

confidently select a major within four semesters (60 credit hours)
identify your interests, values, skills, and personality traits to select a major and career pathway
understand how and when to utilize campus resources effectively to support your success
develop meaningful relationships with your Student Success Navigator, faculty, staff, and peers

What is a Student Success Navigator?

Student Success Navigators provide individualized, holistic support for undergraduate students who are in the exploratory stage of their college experience. They can help you with:

Major exploration
Course selection
Financial, emotional, and social health
Academic performance
Progressing toward graduation

An Exploratory Studies advisor meets with a student in a lounge.

Student Exploration Process

Orientation

During orientation, you’ll learn about exploratory studies, identify your interest area, and work with a Student Success Navigator to select first-semester courses.
You’re encouraged to attend a welcome event to learn more about the program and begin building community.

Fall Semester

You’ll receive proactive communication from your Student Success Navigator about important information throughout the semester.
You’ll schedule an initial meeting with your Student Success Navigator to begin the exploratory process.
You’ll meet with your Student Success Navigator to complete your spring registration appointment.
You’ll meet with a Career Advisor in the Center for Career Exploration and Success to begin learning about career pathways available to different majors.

Spring Semester

You’ll meet with your assigned Student Success Navigator to continue the exploration process.
You can enroll in EDL 100: College and Career Development
You’ll participate in at least one OES or CCES program.

Fall Semester (Year Two)

You’ll meet with your Student Success Navigator twice to solidify your exploration and transition plan.
You’ll confidently select a major and transition to your major advisor.

Student Success Center

128 Nellie Craig Walker Hall

301 S. Campus Ave.

Oxford, OH 45056

513-529-0007 exploratorystudies@MiamiOH.edu

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