{"id":16401,"date":"2025-11-03T19:31:43","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T00:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/admission-aid\/?page_id=16401"},"modified":"2026-08-25T16:42:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T20:42:20","slug":"exploratory","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/admission-aid\/pre-college-programs\/exploratory\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploratory Pre-College Program Track"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>@media (min-width: 1024px) {.gallery-carousel__icon-wrapper {top: 70px;}}<\/style>\n\n\n\n<script>\n(function () {\n  \/\/ Query params to carry forward\n  var keysToCarry = [\n    \"utm_source\",\n    \"utm_medium\",\n    \"utm_campaign\",\n    \"utm_term\",\n    \"utm_content\"\n    \/\/ Optional extras:\n    \/\/ \"gclid\", \"gbraid\", \"wbraid\", \"fbclid\", \"msclkid\"\n  ];\n\n  var selector = \"a.button-solid.hero-standard__buttonListButton\";\n\n  function run() {\n    var buttons = document.querySelectorAll(selector);\n    if 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Programs Menu<\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"content-block-menu-mobile-toggle\" title=\"Toggle menu\" aria-label=\"Toggle menu\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/button><\/header><ul class=\"content-block-menu-list\"><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/admission-aid\/pre-college-programs\/exploratory\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Exploratory Track<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/admission-aid\/pre-college-programs\/business\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Business Track<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/admission-aid\/pre-college-programs\/healthcare\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Healthcare Track<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/nav>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content-block-content-container is-layout-constrained\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bf2be3dd wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-custom-secondary-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0910e091 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-larger-font-size\" id=\"h-duration\">Duration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">One-week pre-college program<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-custom-secondary-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0910e091 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id=\"h-dates\">Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">June 7\u201312, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-custom-secondary-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0910e091 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-larger-font-size\" id=\"h-tuition\">Tuition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">$1,000 for residential experience<br>$450 for commuters<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-find-your-fit-before-you-commit\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find your fit before you commit.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unsure what you want to study in college? You\u2019re not alone. Butler\u2019s Exploratory Pre-College Program gives you the chance to sample a wide range of majors and potential career paths, from the arts and sciences to business, communication, education, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through interactive sessions across Butler&#8217;s colleges, you\u2019ll get a firsthand look at what different fields actually feel like. With support from faculty and staff, you\u2019ll also reflect on your interests, values, and personal leadership style to better understand what inspires you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you explore each discipline\u2014and even discover options you hadn\u2019t considered\u2014you&#8217;ll also get a head start in navigating life as a college student. You\u2019ll live on campus in the first-year residence hall <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/student-life\/housing-dining\/irvington-house\/\">Irvington House<\/a>, familiarize yourself with campus language and resources, and also relax and have fun with new friends. And you\u2019ll leave with greater clarity and confidence in all the ways you can uniquely contribute to your community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants who complete the week-long program will earn one college credit.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/butlerureg.my.site.com\/s\/program?id=a0OVp000003ykXiMAI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register now<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-example-activities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(16.834px, 1.052rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.818), 26px);\">Example Activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Try on&#8221; majors across several fields, from podcasting with the College of Communication to making vitamins with College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect your self-discoveries to your potential future goals through guided reflection sessions, vision board creation, and alumni panel discussions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat in the dining spaces, use the Health and Recreation Center, play lawn games, and hang out in the residence halls to get a glimpse of life as a college student<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expand your leadership skills across all areas of life through daily leadership development sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage in activities to grow in confidence surrounding your strengths, passions, and ability to navigate college life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-what-you-ll-learn\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(16.834px, 1.052rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.818), 26px);\">What You\u2019ll Learn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to be curious and view the exploration journey as an experience, not a setback<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What majors lead to different fields and potential careers, and what academic pathways can help you reach your goals <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What tools you can lean on to reflect on your own identity, values, skills, leadership style, and more <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What resources are available to support you during college, whether you&#8217;re familiar with the college experience already or would be the first in your family to attend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&#8217;ll have what it takes to build resilience, find belonging, and grow your confidence as a college student<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-container wp-block-butler-accordion-container\" data-allow-multiple=\"false\" style=\"--butler-accordion-title-bg-hover: ;\">\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tIs the Exploratory track a good fit if I have no idea what I want to study?\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The Exploratory track is designed specifically for students who are still figuring out their interests, strengths, and values. You\u2019ll gain insight into a variety of fields and get support in reflecting on what feels like a good fit, all without pressure to decide on a major right away.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tWill I earn a college credit for doing this program?\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students who complete either the Business Track or Exploratory Track will earn a college credit (1 credit hour). This credit is applicable to any Butler major. Other colleges and universities may determine transferability per their guidelines. The Healthcare Track does not have a credit associated at this time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tWill I still meet students interested in healthcare or business?\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Absolutely. You\u2019ll spend time in the residence and dining halls and participate in shared activities with students from all tracks, so you\u2019ll meet future engineers, healthcare professionals, business leaders, artists, and more.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tDo I have to choose a major by the end of the week?\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, you will not be asked to commit to a major. 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