Exploratory Studies
Majoring in undecided?
You’ll be in good company.
Finding the area of study that’s best for you is often a journey in itself. Through Exploratory Studies, you’ll unlock your passions, believe in yourself, and build confidence in the path you choose.
Exploring your options isn’t wasting your time.
Know The Facts
Students in Exploratory Studies graduate on schedule and enjoy the same placement rates as those who start college with a declared major. Still, many people misunderstand what the program is all about, and how it prepares Butler students to make rewarding career decisions. Don’t fall into the trap. Explore the common misperceptions (and the truth behind them) below.
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Exploratory Studies Course
Think of this class, offered twice a year, as a guided tour of everything Butler (and the working world) has to offer. You’ll meet faculty members from multiple disciplines, sit in on other classes, even visit different workplaces as you get a sense for what different majors may lead to. And you’ll do it alongside an instructor who is also an Exploratory Studies academic advisor.
Not alone in my uncertainty
“When I applied to Butler I was accepted into the Exploratory program. I have always been interested in too many subjects to pinpoint which I wanted to pursue. The Exploratory program helped guide me to my current major after many conversations about what I wanted my future to look like.”
Rosa Trippel ’24
