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The Exploratory News
For Exploratory/Undeclared Students
May 2016
In the News
I Declared!
15 hot tips for finals--via US News
11 tips for learning a foreign language while studying
The following Exploratory
students declared their major
last month.
abroad--via USA Today
Congratulations!
A healthy body means a happy you--via WKU Herald
The secret colleges students use to get 8 hours of
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sleep--via Huffington Post
What grads wish they’d known about paying for college--via US News
Don’t Forget
Registration
Make registration a priority! Registrations is open to all
students, so register for classes if you have already met
with an academic advisor. If not, schedule your advising
appointment through TopNet by going to Student Services,
Registration, and Schedule an Advising Appointment. Be
sure to select the Spring 2016 term.
Final Exams
Final exams will take place during the week of May 9-13.
Be sure to plan ahead! The Finals Week schedule can be
viewed below.
The Learning Center (TLC) will not offer tutoring during
finals week. If you want a tutor to help you study, make
sure to schedule your appointment prior to finals week.
However, the study space and computers will still be available for use between 8 AM-4:30 PM.
Summer
Residence halls close for summer break on Sunday, May 15
by 10:00 AM. Rodes Harlin Hall will be open for summer
2016.
Summer is a great time to research majors and careers. If
you haven’t already, spend some time looking through the
Exploratory resources website and take some assessments.
Watch YouTube videos related to various majors or careers. You can also job shadow over the summer, or find
an organization to volunteer with.
Katie Antle
Kyle Bale
Austin Beard
Hannah Cady
Robert Clark
Dominic Cruz
Austin Daniel
Shawn Deering
Ann Dennis
Sammie Gatlin
Victoria Gipson
Olivia Hannifan
Abby Haynes
Eli Hurt
Anton Jackson
Thomas Kandler
Alicia Luckett
Cody Lunsford
Cooper Mattingly
Kaitlyn Mattingly
Maxi McDaniel
Jessica Runkle
Armin Sadikovic
Jamie Salings
Gabriella Shartzer
Alexander Shirley
Luke Skaggs
Luke Triplet
Jeremy Wells
Ellie Young
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2016 SPRING SEMESTER FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
Monday,
May 9
Time
Tuesday,
May 10
Wednesday,
May 11
Thursday,
May 12
Friday,
May 13
DAY CLASSES
8:00 a.m.
to
10:00 a.m.
Classes that meet
at 9:10 MWF
Classes that
meet at 8:00 TR
10:30 a.m.
to
12:30 p.m.
Classes that meet
at 12:45 TR
Classes that
meet at 10:20
MWF
1:00 p.m.
to
3:00 p.m.
Classes that meet
at 12:40 MWF
Classes that
meet at 9:35 TR
Reserved for
Classes that
Classes that meet
meet at 11:10 TR
at 8:00 MWF
Study
Classes that
meet at 11:30
MWF
Multiple Sections
of ACCT 200,
201; CHEM 222,
and FIN 330
Classes that meet
at 1:50 MWF
Classes that
Classes that meet
meet at 2:20 TR
at 3:00 MWF
LATE AFTERNOON AND NIGHT CLASSES
3:45 p.m.
to
5:45 p.m.
Classes that meet
at 4:00 M or MW
Classes that
meet at 3:30 T
or TR
Classes that meet
at 4:00 W
or 5:30 MW
6:00 p.m.
to
8:00 p.m.
Classes that meet
at 5:30 M
or 7:00 M or MW
Classes that
meet at 5:00 T
or 6:30 T or TR
Classes that meet
at 5:30 W
or 7:00 W
Classes that
meet at 3:30 R
or 5:00 TR
Classes that
meet at 5:00 R
or 6:30 R
 All final examinations for Main Campus and South Campus courses must be administered
according to this schedule.
NOTE:
 Final examinations for regional campus courses are administered at the regular class meeting time during finals week.
 Class times not included in the above schedule will have a final examination time selected by
the instructor and approved by the department head.
 Final grades are due by noon on Tuesday, May 17.
Guess the major…
Paul Rudd will be reprising his Marvel role of Ant-Man this
weekend in Captain America: Civil War. Can you guess
what his major was in college? Paul Rudd majored in theatre at the University of Kansas. Fun fact: he also worked as
a DJ during college.
Major Spotlight
One major from each of WKU’s academic colleges is highlighted.
Business and Marketing Education | College of Education and Behavioral Sciences – This major
requires 82 hours and requires no second major or minor. The business and marketing education
program prepares future educators to demonstrate best teaching practices in the discipline. This
program prepares prospective teachers for certification to teach business and/or marketing classes in grades 5-12. Graduates may seek opportunities other than teaching grades 5-12 such as
teaching in technology centers, becoming corporate trainers, seeking business positions other
than teaching, or with graduate degrees, seeking to teach in higher education such as community
colleges and universities.
Nursing | College of Health and Human Services – Nursing majors have the option between
choosing an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree. The bachelor’s degree requires 60 hours
and no minor or second major are required. For students wanting their life work to make a difference in the lives of others, nursing can be an excellent career option. Nursing is the largest health
care profession and one of the fastest growing. The job market is continuing to expand for nurses
with a BSN or higher level degrees and nursing graduates command some of the highest starting
salaries for college graduates. The nursing program at WKU is a competitive program, so students looking to obtain a BSN should strive to have the highest grades possible.
Management | Gordon Ford College of Business – A major in management requires 73 hours and
does not require a minor. This major offers two areas of concentration for you to pick from: 1)
Business Administration, and 2) Human Resources/Personnel Management. The Business Administration concentration is for students who want to manage an independent or a unit of a
large organization. The Human Resources/Personnel Management concentration is for students
who want to manage employees. It is designed to prepare students for careers in recruitment and
selection, training and development, compensation and benefits, or labor relations. Click here to
see the admission requirements for a major within the Gordon Ford College of Business.
Asian Religions and Cultures | Potter College of Arts & Letters – The bachelor of arts in Asian
religions and cultures requires 33 hours and also a minor or a second major. The continent of
Asia is home to some of the most ancient and formative civilizations in history. All of the world's
largest religious traditions have their origins on the continent, and Asian peoples have shaped
and reshaped how humanity understands the world and itself for centuries. The Asian Religions
and Cultures major facilitates the understanding of the continent and its peoples, allowing students to understand not only the Asian past but to put current issues and problems into a broader
historical, religious, and cultural context.
Advanced Manufacturing | Ogden College of Science and Engineering – The bachelor of science in
advanced manufacturing requires 64 hours and no minor or second major. This program prepares
individuals to apply basic engineering principles and advanced manufacturing technical skills in
support of industrial operations. The major includes instruction in optimization theory, human
factors, organizational behavior, industrial processes, industrial planning procedures, computer
applications, quality, and technical document preparation. Graduates achieve positions of leadership in business and industry while practicing innovation in the global marketplace.
Calendar
To Do List:
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Study for finals!
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Buy a big hat for the Kentucky Derby
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Grab your good luck crane provided
by CCPD
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Study even more for finals!
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Still need to be advised? Schedule
your advising appointment
WKUExploratory
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Check out of your residence hall by
10 AM on May 15
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Check your final grades on May 17
We can keep you connected to campus whether you are just down the
road or thousands of miles away!
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Enjoy your summer break!
@WKUExploratory
To make an appointment with your Exploratory academic advisor, login to TopNet, go to Student
Services, Registration, and Schedule an Advising Appointment. You can also call (270) 745-5065 for
more help.