Professor Ronald Janke, Ph.D., stands with students atop a dune at the Indiana Dunes National Park during a geomorphology field trip.
Exploratory Studies DECIDE TO EXPLORE
Although college can seem like a time full of daunting decisions, it should be a time focused on exploration, getting to know yourself, and finding your strengths. We’ve designed our exploratory studies programs with that exact purpose in mind, giving you a broad introduction to three colleges at Valpo (business, engineering, and arts and sciences) so you can test the waters and find your path. On the journey, our professors and students will help you study the challenging topics, ask the difficult questions, and learn not just what but why and how.
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CHOOSE AN
EXPLORATORY PROGRAM U nique exploratory courses to help you decide on
your academic path
P rofessors invested in helping you find your dream career $39,000 average aid awarded per student M ore likely to end up in a major that’s a good fit for you H igh-tech facilities and hands-on research opportunities to explore A built-in community of peers within your cohort
Professor Sanjay Kumar, Ph.D., walks through a factory during an experiential learning experience with supply chain management students.
E xplore your options while graduating on schedule