Current Students

It is estimated that somewhere between 75%-85% of college students will change their major before they graduate. Because of this, students who enter the university with a chosen major may elect to participate in the Academic Exploration Program after their first semester.

A section of AEP 100, the Student Planning Seminar, is offered in the spring semester to help students who may have learned over the course of their first semester that their initial major may not be their best option. The AEP 100 course is designed to prepare students to navigate major exploration and make any necessary changes to their program plan. Students who wish to participate in AEP after their first year will also be able to enroll in the fall semester AEP 100 course.

Current Bradley students may transfer into the Academic Exploration Program anytime prior to their junior year (fewer than 56 credit hours).

Students in the Academic Exploration Program will be assigned an AEP advisor until a new major is declared. Students are not required to declare AEP as a major to access AEP resources. 

To start the process of transferring into the Academic Exploration Program, please schedule a Major/Minor Exploration Appointment with an AEP advisor.