Exploratory Advising
Exploratory Studies
Students can explore majors within many colleges at the University of Kentucky. Professional academic advisors within the colleges work individually with students to help them explore interests, abilities and values; clarify and articulate academic and professional goals; develop and implement appropriate degree plans; and connect with campus resources. Academic advisors also make referrals to student support services on campus for career interest assessments, personal counseling, academic tutoring and coaching, and financial literacy.
Students may declare an Exploratory Studies Option because there are many areas that interest them, they are considering a pre-professional field and have not selected an undergraduate major, or they wish to explore their options. Time as an exploratory student provides an opportunity to investigate UK’s majors while fulfilling the UK Core requirements.
Colleges that offer an exploratory studies option are:
- College of Agriculture, Food & Environment
- College of Arts & Sciences
- Gatton College of Business & Economics
- College of Communication & Information
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- College of Fine Arts
- College of Health Sciences
- College of Social Work
Each has specific admission and entrance requirements. Students should contact the college for more information regarding the exploratory option.