Know what you want to study in college? It's okay if you don't -- with the nearly endless possibilities available, many students have a difficult time answering that question at first. That's why Ithaca College offers its innovative Exploratory Program, which gives students the time to explore academic interests for up to four semesters and matches them with a committed faculty adviser who will lend close guidance and support.

Explore Your Options

The Exploratory Program takes advantage of the College's diverse liberal arts and preprofessional offerings -- including humanities, sciences, business, music, communications, health sciences, and much more. You can explore academic possibilities by sampling a variety of disciplines, and in many cases you'll be able to register for your courses before other non-majors.

Discover Your Passions

As an exploratory student, you'll work one-on-one with a dedicated faculty adviser who will help you explore areas of interest while using your time constructively; as you do, you'll also fulfill general education course requirements that will count toward completing your Ithaca College degree. In your first year you may also participate in an Ithaca seminar, an interdisciplinary liberal arts course that connects classroom experience and academic learning with other aspects of college life.

Decide Your Path

In the Exploratory Program you'll be well positioned to identify a major and a career path that matches your evolving strengths and interests. As you head into your junior and senior years, you can also take advantage of numerous workshops and informational sessions offered by the College's career services team.

Whatever your interest, you'll find that your experiences as an exploratory student, both in and out of the classroom, will be rich and fulfilling. You'll follow your interests, learn more about yourself, find new enthusiasms -- and discover the major that's right for you.