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Understanding Undergraduate Program Paths
While you apply to the exploratory studies major, you will earn a degree in the program of your choice. Through exploratory studies, a unique course schedule will be created based on your interests, including the university’s core courses, with up to four terms to declare your major. Most students who begin their Purdue career in exploratory studies maintain a four-year graduation track.
Our students explore a range of interests and career options before choosing their path, opening doors to opportunities in every field.
You should pursue the most rigorous high school curriculum available to you. Succeeding in challenging courses will make you a stronger candidate for Purdue’s competitive admission process and better prepare you for college success.
Minimum high school coursework (many applicants exceed these minimums):
- Math – 4 years
- English – 4 years
- Lab science – 3 years
- Social studies – 3 years
- World language – 2 years
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Exploratory Studies
Find your path through exploratory studies, designed to help you discover your academic fit and seamlessly transition to your chosen degree program.
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Ready to take the next step? Apply to begin your journey at Purdue in the exploratory studies program.
Elizabeth Siri
Elizabeth Siri’s broad interests made choosing a major challenging, but Purdue’s exploratory studies program helped her find direction. “I had no idea what I wanted to do,” she says. With support from advisors and exploratory courses, she explored options before narrowing her focus to business. Drawn to numbers, she found her fit in the Mitch Daniels School of Business. Now on track to graduate on schedule, she credits exploratory studies for boosting her confidence and self-advocacy.
Transfer to Exploratory Studies
Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue’s overall transfer criteria, as well as any major-specific requirements. Before you apply, check the closed programs page to confirm this major is open to transfer students. If it is, refer to the information below for major-specific transfer criteria.
- Minimum 2.7 GPA
- At the time of enrollment, you cannot have more than 30 graded college-level hours or 45 combined graded hours of college-level courses and concurrent/dual high school credits.
- Required to enroll in EDPS 10500 during your first semester on campus.
