"As an exploratory student, I was able to venture out into a lot of different areas Trying out different areas helped me get to know campus and leave my comfort zone. As a result, I became more outgoing." - Erin Brown, class of 2018
"My advisor helped me schedule a geology class and other classes I thought I would like. I enjoyed the class so much, I am now a geology major!" - Kennedy Casey, class of 2019
"Being an exploratory student has exposed me to the multitude of opportunities this campus has to offer. I learned that it was okay to be exploratory during my first year." -Celeste Dawson, class of 2019
"Being an exploratory student gave me time to think before making a commitment to a major. My advisor was really helpful and supportive." -Joshua Kogan-Zajdman, class of 2018
"Being an exploratory student helped me realize that I had time to figure out who I want to become. There was no rush, this allowed me to explore interests, new and old." -Shaylah Patterson, class of 2018
"A caring advisor, the EXCEL mentors, and phenomenally helpful programs helped me adjust to college life." -Andrew Ledley, class of 2019
"I did not feel rushed to declare a major. My academic advisor was my biggest supporter because she had lots of experience working with other students similar to myself." -Bianca Tanksley, class of 2018
"Being an exploratory student at Kent State provided me with an amazing support system. My academic advisor and the EXCEL Living Learning Community gave me the tools I needed to declare my major." -Courtney Yoder, class of 2017
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OUR VISION: To become nationally recognized for best practices that guide students through career and major exploration. OUR MISSION: Empowering students through purposeful self-discovery. 

Institutional Excellence for Students in Transition Award ImageAwards and Recognition

Kent State University is the recipient of the 2015 Institutional Excellence for Students in Transition Award by the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition. Kent State received the award for its Exploration Plan Program housed in the University College, which is designed to enrich the freshman experience for undecided students and to expedite a shift into a degree-granting program within the first three semesters.

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