About Us
University Exploration is Ohio State’s advising unit for
undeclared undergraduate students housed in Undergraduate Education.
University Exploration has been in existence since Ohio State dissolved
its University College. Exploration was retained to meet the needs of
undecided students and initially was part of advising services in the
College of Arts and Sciences. In 2008, University Exploration moved to
Undergraduate Education to reflect the unit’s work with students to
select majors across colleges and disciplines.
We have established Learning Outcomes for all students who enroll in our unit. In addition, you can view our advising syllabus and timeline which outline responsibilities of students, advisors and give an overview of what to expect each semester.
Strategic Vision of University Exploration
University Exploration will be the premiere advising program
for undecided students in the nation, focusing on students first and
efforts to assess, enhance and invigorate advising services for new
generations of students.
Strategic Mission of University Exploration
University Exploration advances Ohio State's educational
mission by providing holistic, intentional, personalized and
collaborative advising to a diverse student population. We promote all
majors, minors, and curricular options to help students connect their
skills, interests and values to curricular and co-curricular
opportunities, and transition to majors. The process of advising
helps students maximize their opportunities, supports academic decision
making, and leads to timely completion of the desired degree(s).
Shared Values & Beliefs
We value:
Individual students; their skills, interests and needs
The decision students make to engage in intentional academic self-discovery
Exposure to majors through a variety of means and experiences
Relationships built between students and advisors that aid in academic planning
Collaboration that helps students explore the
multitude of available degree options and allows students to meet with
representatives from every college/school
Diversity in our community
Active contribution to the university community and
our ability to support students and other divisions across all Ohio
State campuses
Effective use of technology to enhance services and
provide greater access to information and advising services
We believe:
Students are entitled to work with advisors who are
invested in understanding them as individuals and helping them explore
and choose rewarding majors that fit their skills and interests
Students deserve accurate, respectful and timely assistance available in a variety of formats
Holistic advising enhances the university and reduces complications for students
Academic advising is critical in assisting students
in the establishment of their academic and career goals and in selecting
appropriate courses for major and career exploration
Academic advising challenges students to reach their academic potential
Academic advising assists students in navigating the
organizational complexities of university systems, maximizing
university resources, and resolving problems they encounter
Academic advising encourages degree completion and minimizes hurdles to timely degree progress
Academic advisors serve as role models and mentors
