What is the Exploration Program (EXP)?

EXP is an academic program designed specifically to help undecided students explore majors and minors at Ohio State before making a commitment to a specific academic direction.

We are here to help you find the "best fit" between your interests, abilities, goals and what Ohio State has to offer.

Who Enrolls In the Exploration Program?

Each student enrolls in the Exploration Program for a different combination of reasons. If you can identify with any of the phrases below, EXP could be a great place for you to begin your academic journey.

  • I have multiple interests.
  • I have multiple abilities.
  • I am considering Ohio State because of its diverse academic options.
  • I like to look at lots of options before making a decision.
  • I don't want to close any academic doors too quickly.
  • I'm curious by nature.
  • I have several majors I'm considering.
  • I haven’t had much time to think about specific academic majors.
  • Nearly 20% of entering students at Ohio State are undecided and enroll in EXP.
  • Research indicates up to 80% of students entering college admit they are not certain what they want to major in, even if they have initially declared a major!
  • Up to 50% of college students change majors at least once before graduation, and some change several times.

Approximately 1,200 new OSU students enroll in EXP each Autumn Quarter. Successful students in EXP have described themselves as liking to:

    Explore
    Investigate
    Question
    		 Reflect
    Discover
    Experiment
    Examine