The world is your classroom at Carroll University through our Pioneer Core general education program's Cross-Cultural Experiences.
Above all, family and friends want you to be happy, but what worked for them may not work for you. Everyone (including you!) will rest easier if you have a plan. Refer to a First-Year Plan for Exploring Students from Academic Advising Services to find pathways that are right for you.
Family and friends may have experience in a particular field, but are probably not the best sources of answers to this question. Refer to the Bureau of Labor Statistics for current data on careers you're considering.
We have that covered! All of our Student Services team members are here to help with whatever your needs are
Not at all! Many students start out in our Exploring Program and declare a major in their second year. As one of our students, Jeremy Beres ’20 stated, “Coming to Carroll University committed to a certain major is great. Nevertheless, exploring is equally as special. Not knowing your direction allows you to be the change. It empowers you to find new ways and new interests. Don’t be afraid, embrace the change and find your way.”
Carroll University is committed to allowing a student to explore academic disciplines with support and advising from many faculty and staff along your journey. Contact Academic Advising Services today to talk about our 1+3 Exploring Programs where you can explore different academic areas your whole first year before taking even one course in a major of interest.
More than 60 percent of students switch majors during their college career, and most still graduate on time. You can too! Use your first year to explore options while satisfying your Pioneer Core requirements. Exploring Program faculty mentors and academic advisors are here to help.