From advisement to career planning, to events sponsored by the academic departments on campus, the goal of the Exploratory Studies Program is to provide you with the tools and the direction to find that major that is just right for you. At Immaculata University, we truly want you to find the path that is best suited to your needs. Along the way, you can expect to be challenged, but more importantly, expect to be changed!
The Exploratory Studies Program is especially designed for Immaculata University students who are still deciding about an academic program. As a student who has not yet declared a major, you will automatically be assigned to an adviser for undecided students and become part of the Exploratory Studies Program. With strong academic advisement at the core of your search for the right course of study, the Exploratory Studies Program will feature a number of resources and activities to help put you on the path to success in your future career.
Components of the Exploratory Studies Program include:
Academic Advisement
Students will be assigned to an academic adviser who will assist them with course selection and exploring majors of interest.
Events and Programming
- Major/Minor Fair at which all departments will be represented
- Get Acquainted Pizza Party with advisers
- Monthly exploratory study e-mail tips
- First Year Experience in the fall semester, touching on career exploration
- Career planning course available as an elective in the spring semester
Career Counseling
A full range of career counseling services, including career assessment inventories, externship opportunities and individual career counseling, are available through the Office of Career Services.
Curriculum
There are three tracks of studies followed by exploratory studies majors, which will enable them to complete general liberal arts core requirements while preparing for majors within the following areas:
Career Center Resources
- Assessment and testing
- Majors assessment and online interviews
- Career library reference series