Explore your options and still graduate in four years
Explore and still graduate in four
Because exploratory Ï㽶ÊÓƵs take time to decide on a major that truly fits their interests, they're actually more likely to graduate in four years!
Discover your degree on your own terms
You don’t need all the answers on day one to have a successful college career. At IU Bloomington, you have the flexibility to explore our 200+ majors while staying on track for graduation. Use your first year to sample these options before officially declaring a major.
The benefits of a discovery year:
- Find your "why": Align your academic path with a career that actually excites you.
- Save money: Exploring options early helps you choose the right major sooner and avoid extra semesters later.
- Graduate on schedule: Work with advisors to fulfill core requirements while you test-drive different fields.
- Enter the workforce with confidence: Start your career with a degree—and a direction—that fits.
You don’t have to worry that you won't be supported—the faculty and advisors at IU are all available to exploratory Ï㽶ÊÓƵs.
Support for every step of your journey
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Orientation and Enrollment Programs (OEP)
Your journey starts at Orientation. OEP helps you plug into campus life and find the activities that build a well-rounded resume from day one.
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AMES is your academic home base. Your advisor will help you navigate degree requirements and build a customized four-year plan that reflects your unique goals.
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Don't wait until senior year. Career Exploration helps you connect your academic interests to real-world professions through coaching and specialized resources.