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Exploratory program

Our exploratory program lets you kickstart your journey in University College while keeping your options open. Academic advisors and career consultants will be with you every step of the way, helping you find your passion and align it with a career, while ensuring you still graduate in four years.

Get help

Overwhelmed by the choices and don’t know where to start?

Make an appointment with your advisor, who can help you figure out where you want to go.

Discover your perfect major

Not sure what you want to study? You’re not alone! A lot of students arrive on campus unsure about their path and with an open mind about what will happen next.

Now is the time to explore your options! With all the choices available at IU Indianapolis, you are sure to find something that speaks to your interests. If you study what you like, it will help you find a career that suits you.

Our exploratory program lets you kickstart your journey in University College while keeping your options open. Academic advisors and career consultants will be with you every step of the way, helping you find your passion and align it with a career, while ensuring you still graduate in four years.

Choose a path

Most people feel ready to declare their major by the middle of their sophomore year, but everyone is different.

When you’ve decided to declare your major, you will be able to see a clear path to graduation based on your required classes, and you will know how much room you have to expand your horizons with electives.

You can use the iGPS Degree Maps and the iGPS Plans to see the details on what each major requires.

When you’re ready, work with your University College advisor to declare your major and continue on your path to graduation.