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Exploratory Studies is an independent program under the Dean and Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and is home to more than 3,000 students. Students in Exploratory Studies are either exploring courses of study or deciding on a major. Unlike other colleges, schools and programs at CU Boulder, Exploratory Studies does not confer degrees, and students transfer to one of the 80+ degree-granting majors after no more than four semesters. During their time in Exploratory Studies, students work with academic advisors, and gain access to specialized courses and Living Learning Communities that support academic and personal exploration. College is a time to forge your path, and that’s why we’re here to help.

Exploratory Studies is for students who:

• Want to explore the various courses of study available at CU across all colleges, schools and programs
• Are still deciding which major(s) they wish to pursue
• Have an idea of a career interest but don't yet know how to go about pursuing it

• Access to the University Exploration & Advising Center (UEAC) where professional academic advisors and peer advisors can help you explore your interests and craft an academic plan to match your major/career goals and help you understand the process of gaining admission to one of CU'sÌýmore competitive schools or colleges.
• Access to the Design Your Path Living Learning Community.
• Access to specialized courses and academic experiences tailored to new first-year and transfer students:
  • Transition classes (FYXP 1500 and FYXP 3000)
  • Peer advisors to serve as mentors

Many academic programs can be completed in four years. Some majors require that courses be taken in a particular sequence; therefore, which course of study you choose, how soon you decide, and how quickly you can complete the requirements will all determine how soon you graduate. PES advisors can help you get there sooner by avoiding some of the pitfalls students might face without their help.

Students typically continue with Exploratory Studies throughout the first year while they explore their options and/or successfully complete courses required for transfer to the school or college of their choice.ÌýStudents may choose to continue into the second year but must transfer to a degree-granting major after three to four semesters.

Yes. PES advisors are available to help continuing students explore their academic options. Please connect with our office at pesadvising@colorado.edu with your questions or concerns. Continuing students interested in Exploratory Studies can join the program through the Intra-University Transfer (IUT) process and should start the application process by usingÌý. Detailed IUT requirements are available on our Policies ±è²¹²µ±ð.ÌýÌý

No. Students in the Program in Exploratory Studies cannot currently participate in an Honors program.

No. Students in the Program in Exploratory Studies cannot currently participate in an Honors program.

All students in PES are assigned a primary academic advisor at the start of their first semester. Your primary academic advisor will be checking in on your progress from time to time and emailing at the start of every week to send out important dates, deadlines and opportunities on-campus.

Students in Exploratory Studies will graduate from one of the seven colleges, schools or programs on the Boulder campus. PES advisors work with first year Exploratory Studies students to develop academic pathways for more than 70 majors and to discover complementary co-curricular experiences that align with their interests.