Exploratory Students
Students who have not decided on a major are assigned to Exploratory Studies.
Exploratory Studies
The Student Success Center provides advising services to Exploratory Studies students, Miami University students who are either undecided on a major or who were not admitted into their program of choice. The office supports exploratory students’ success through a holistic advising approach.
Pathways Students
The Pathways Program is for students were provisionally admitted to Miami within Exploratory Studies.
Create a Road Map for Success
Each Exploratory Studies student is assigned a Student Success Navigator who is familiar with the Miami Plan and academic programs. The Navigator helps the student create an action plan and declare a major within four semesters.
Who We Are
Student Success Navigators can:
- Share knowledgeable about Miami’s 200+ majors and minors
- Support your major and career exploration through partnerships across Miami’s academic divisions, Enrollment Management and Student Success, and Student Life
- Assist you in understanding and navigating Miami Plan requirements, academic policies and procedures, and degree audits
- Offer holistic and proactive advising that helps you perform academically and progress toward graduation
Our Staff
Cammi Caldwell
caldwec9@MiamiOH.edu
513-529-0007
Cathy McKee
mckeec@MiamiOH.edu
513-529-3733
Jeff Shehee
sheheejc@MiamiOH.edu
513-529-3785
Nancy Stewart
stewarnr@MiamiOH.edu
513-529-0007
Tresa Barlage Zianno
barlagtm@MiamiOH.edu
513-529-4409
Refer a Student
Campus partners are encouraged to refer declared students to Exploratory Studies if:
- The student indicates uncertainty about their major and wants to explore major/minor options outside of their current division.
- The student is at risk of not meeting the specific major requirements and needs an alternative plan.
Please note:
- Students who are interested in exploring within their own division should continue with their major advisor.
- Navigators do not advise students on major requirements or create sequencing plans for majors. Once Exploratory Studies students narrow their interest to a particular major, they are referred to a major advisor to obtain detailed information about the program and/or how to change their major.
Our Values
The Student Success Center’s Exploratory Studies program aspires to create strategic partnerships across the Miami community that foster holistic student support, increase belonging, and empower students during the exploration process.
- Collaboration: Develop and sustain partnerships across departments that holistically support student success.
- Assessment: Establish learning outcomes and ongoing assessments to promote student success and continuous improvement.
- Advising Excellence: Employ innovative best practices in student exploration.
Student Success Center
128 Nellie Craig Walker Hall
301 S. Campus Ave.
Oxford, OH 45056
