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University Exploratory Studies Program

Office Location

Academic Success Center 102 Waldo Hall
Summer hours
(7:30am-4pm) will start Monday, June 23rd

Phone: 541-737-8144
FAX: 541-737-7967

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You are not undecided...You have decided to explore!

  • OSU's University Exploratory Studies Program (UESP) is the academic home for students who consider themselves undecided and have chosen to explore their options before declaring a major
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    tip of the weekConsider taking advantage of summer session offerings. It can be a great way to explore a new area or "catch up" on some required coursework.


    UESP Podcasts are available on the website.
    To help answer your most pressing college and major questions. To answer some of the most frequently asked advising & regulations questions.
    Click here to visit the UESP Podcasts page


    Upcoming Events/Deadlines



    Many of you may be considering studying within the College of Business (COB). One of the first steps toward declaration is attendance at a COB orientation session. Check here for upcoming sessions.



    Application deadlines for most study abroad opportunities. Study abroad opportunities for OSU students have recently increased, as have the total number of OSU students studying abroad. The International Education and Outreach (IEO) office has established "preferred deadlines" for submitting applications.
    The deadlines are:
    Summer of Fall term programs: February 15
    Winter or Winter/Spring term programs: October 15
    Spring term programs: November 15
    For more information, visit the IEO office on the 4th floor of Snell Hall.



    Do you enjoy the outdoors?
    Do you want to have a job after college?
    Are you interested in working towards a sustainable environment?
    If you answered yes to any of these questions you may be interested in a Bachelors of Science degree with the Department of Rangeland Ecology and Management. Click here for for more information.


    Depression, mania, generalized anxiety, and post-traumatic stress are conditions that you (or someone you know) may be struggling with. OSU's office of University Counseling & Psychological Services offers free, quick, & anonymous online assessments to help you determine if you are suffering from one of these conditions. Go to the self-assessments page to take advantage of this service.

    Important Dates for the fall 2008 quarter

    Here are some important dates and “Last Day” deadlines to pay attention to relating to fall term.

    Monday, September 29 Classes Begin
    Sunday, October 5 Last day to register or add courses via the web
    Friday, October 10 Last day to add a class via instructor and departmental signatures - 5pm
    Friday, October 10 Last day to drop a class via the web - 11:55pm
    Monday, October 27 UESP advising for fall term begins
    Friday, November 14 Last day for course withdraw or change to or from S/U grading
    November 27-28

    Thanksgiving Holiday - No School

    Friday, December 5 Last day for Total Withdrawal from the University (W grade for each registered course)
    December 8-12

    Finals Week


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