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Division of Exploratory Studies

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What is Undeclared?

You can explore different majors as part of this flexible program. This college allows you to figure things out while keeping you on track for graduation. You might like this program if you’re interested in exploring your options before declaring a major. This college may also interest you if you have professional goals but are unsure which major will best help you achieve them. Or, if you want to tailor your class schedule to meet requirements for many academic interests, this program may be right for you. As an undeclared student, you’ll declare a major by the start of your junior year.

Career Options

  • This is an explorative path to other academic degrees. Career options depend on what program you ultimately choose to pursue.

Post-Graduation Success1

Insufficient survey data is available for employment information.

Insufficient survey data is available for grad school attendance.

Insufficient survey data is available for average starting annual income.

Sample employer destinations: Insufficient survey data is available for sample employer destinations.

Sample grad school destinations: Insufficient survey data is available for sample grad school destinations.

Program Resources

Division of Exploratory Studies Program Webpage Degree Requirements

Review Criteria

First-Year Major-Specific Criteria

  • Interest in exploring majors and academic interest or interest in nursing

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Transfer Criteria

Transfer Guide

Graduation & Retention2

Years to degree: N/A

91% first-year retention rate

65% four-year graduation rate

80% six-year graduation rate

Annual Program Costs3

Illinois Resident

  • Tuition: $12,712
  • Fees: $4,928
  • Expenses: $18,222
  • Total: $35,862

Non-Resident

  • Tuition: $31,832
  • Fees: $4,928
  • Expenses:$18,562
  • Total: $55,322

International

  • Tuition: $32,780
  • Fees: $4,928
  • Expenses: $18,562
  • Total: $56,270

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1 Post-graduate data was collected through the Illini Success initiative, which primarily relies on self-reported survey data sources. Statistics are aggregated from the past three years. Please note that total compensation may be greater than annual salary as other forms of compensation (e.g., signing bonus, commission, benefits) are not included. For more information on Illini Success data and methods, please visit the Illini Success website. For average wage or salary information five years after entry into an occupation, visit the Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer.

2 Graduation and retention data comes from several majors within a similar interest area. Data may not yet be available for newly created programs. Years-to-degree data is only available for programs from which you can earn a degree. Retention and graduation rates are only available for programs that you can apply directly into. Retention rates reflect retention to the university, not necessarily retention within the major.

3 "Expenses" are estimated and include books, supplies, housing, and other living expenses. The exact amount you’ll pay depends on where you decide to live, the meal plan you choose, and your overall lifestyle. To learn more about costs, please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid website. To learn the average monthly student loan payment over a period of 20 years based on estimated cost, visit the Illinois College2Career website.

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