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The Exploratory News
For Exploratory/Undeclared Students
March 2016
In the News
I Declared!
Technology tips that can help you study this year--via
USA Today
Do you want to be a WKU Spirit Master?--via Bowling
Green Daily News
The following Exploratory
students declared their major
last month.
Congratulations!
5 easy ways to improve your writing--via USA Today
Doctor versus physician’s assistant--what’s the difference?--via US News
The cost of skipping class by the numbers--via USA
Today
Don’t Forget
5th Week
Attention all freshmen AND sophomores: your 5th Week
Assessment report will be ready to view in TopNet beginning on Tuesday, March 1. In TopNet, go to Student Services, Student Records, and View 5th Week Assessment
Report to find out how you are doing in your classes. Advisors will be available in the residence halls before and after
spring break to go over the results with you (see schedule
below).
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Judith Blanford
Rudy Chow
Katelyn Fuhs
Andrew Gibbs
Sarah Gurley
Maggie Hines
Alex Houlton
Murray Huber
Ashleigh Jeffries
Natalie Kincheloe
Gabrielle Metcalf
Anthony Mims
Brooke Payne
Mary Rumsey
Kasey Thorn
Rachel Ungetheim
Social Media
Registration
Schedule your advising appointment with your academic
advisor. Priority Registration begins in April. You can
schedule an appointment through TopNet by going to Student Services, Registration, and Schedule an Advising Appointment. Be sure to select the Spring 2016 term.
Instagram: WKUExploratory
Twitter: @WKUExploratory
The LAST day to withdraw from a full semester class with a grade of W is Friday, March
18. There is a $50 fee to withdraw from a class.
Walk-in advising will be available all day on Friday, March 18 between 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
specifically for students needing to withdraw. No appointments will be necessary on this
day.
Summer Classes
Summer Registration opens in March (March 14 for seniors, March 15 for juniors, March
16 for sophomores, and March 17 for freshmen).
Scholarships are available for students enrolled in at least 6 hours of summer classes. Students with a 2.55-2.99 GPA can apply for a $200 scholarship and students with a 3.0-4.0
GPA can apply for a $395 scholarship. For more information go to http://www.wku.edu/
summer/scholarship/. Scholarship applications are due April 18.
Events
The Exploratory Program is hosting an Eggs-ploratory Hunt on March 24 at 2:00 PM. The
student who finds the most eggs will win a small prize!
Financial Aid
You will need to complete another Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in
order to determine financial aid eligibility for the 2016-2017 academic year. Please complete the form as soon as possible. Remember, you will need your 2015 tax information
and possibly your parents’ as well. WKU’s school code is 002002. Contact the Student Financial Assistance Office if you have questions. Be sure to do this soon because once the
money runs out for the state, it’s gone.
Returning students currently enrolled full time may apply for scholarships via TOPDollar.
The deadline for receiving the application is April 1.
Spring Break
Spring break occurs this month, from March 7-11. Enjoy your time off!
5th Week Advising in the Residence Halls
Advisors from the AARC will be visiting several buildings around campus in order to help
freshmen and sophomores understand their 5th Week reports. Students may also be able
to schedule an advising appointment for fall registration or learn what day you register for
classes. Stop by and see us at the following locations:
Location
Date
Time
Barnes Hall
Tuesday, March 1
1:30-4:30 PM
Bemis Hall
Tuesday, March 1
1:30-4:30 PM
DSU First Floor
Thursday, March 3
11 AM-2 PM
Keen Hall
Wednesday, March 16
1:30-4:30 PM
McCormack Hall
Monday, March 14
1:30-4:30 PM
Northeast Hall
Tuesday, March 15
1:30-4:30 PM
Wednesday, March 2
PFT
and
1:30-4:30 PM
Thursday, March 17
Poland Hall
Wednesday, March 16
1:30-4:30 PM
Rodes Hall
Monday, March 14
1:30-4:30 PM
Southwest Hall
Tuesday, March 15
1:30-4:30 PM
Zacharias Hall
Thursday, March 17
1:30-4:30 PM
Guess the major…
Many children dream of becoming an astronaut, but
very few actually end up going to outer space. Scott
Kelly will soon be headed back to earth from the
International Space Station, but can you guess what
he studied in his undergrad that led him to his path
to the stars? Kelly earned a bachelors of science in
electrical engineering while also participating in
ROTC.
Major Spotlight
One major from each of WKU’s academic colleges is highlighted.
Psychology | College of Education and Behavioral Sciences – The major in psychology (B.A.) requires a minimum of 31 semester hours and leads to a bachelor of arts degree. A minor or second
major is required. Do you have an interest in helping people? Do you wonder why people, including you, choose to behave in certain ways? Would you like to have flexibility in designing your
degree? Are you interested in self-improvement? Do you desire a range of skills that employers
and graduate schools value? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then psychology might
be for you. Psychology is a good liberal arts degree that prepares you for many careers. Only 25%
of graduates stay in a field directly related to psychology. 40% work for business/other for-profit
organizations; 20-30% work in education; and 30% in non-profits including government. According to the College Majors Handbook the top 10 occupations for Psychology majors are management, sales, social work, personnel, health care, marketing, and financial specialists.
Health Care Administration | College of Health and Human Services – The Department of Public
Health offers a bachelors of science program in Health Care Administration (major with no minor requirements) for 73 hours. This program prepares the student for management and administrative positions in various types of health care facilities, organizations, and agencies such as
hospitals, nursing homes, group medical practices, health maintenance organizations, public
health agencies and clinics. This program will also prepare individuals to work in medical sales
companies, health planning agencies, insurance sector and other related health organizations.
Entrepreneurship | Gordon Ford College of Business – The major in entrepreneurship requires
70 hours and does not require a second major or minor. This program is designed to provide
maximum flexibility in the integration of coursework and actual experience to develop entrepreneurial potential and to provide the opportunity to turn that capability into reality. Coursework
and practical experiences allow students to apply principles of innovative thought, idea generation, market development, financial analysis, legal and ethical compliance, and human resource
development. Students are prepared to start and develop a new venture, to immediately contribute to the growth and expansion of the fast-growth firm, to be leaders in social or non-profit activities, and to be corporate “intrapreneurs” if employed in larger firms.
Music (Liberal Arts) | Potter College of Arts & Letters – The Bachelor of Arts, major in Music is a
Liberal Arts degree. This degree allows for a strong liberal arts education with a non-professional
emphasis in music. Requiring 48 hours in music and 36 hours in General Education through the
Colonnade Program it includes 36 elective hours, thus allowing students to pursue a second major, a minor, or simply elective study in music or other areas. WKU students earning this degree
have moved on to graduate study in Music (history, theory/composition, performance), Performing Arts Management, medical school, retail and banking positions, and university staff positions
in admissions, graduate studies, development, and alumni relations.
Computer Information Technology | Ogden College of Science & Engineering – University College – The CIT major requires 60 hours and does not require a minor. This degree can be earned
entirely online. A major in CIT prepares students for careers in technical areas such as web design and programming, database administration, computer network administration, and information security. Make sure you have the correct computer requirements before declaring this
major.
Calendar
To Do List:
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Attend an Exploratory Event
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Check your 5th Week Assessment
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Schedule your advising appointment
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Celebrate the women in your life during
Women’s History Month
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Register for a summer course
Are you in need of a tutor? Consider
The Learning Center (TLC) for your
tutoring needs!
Tutors are available in over 200
WKU courses and can meet in person or online. Tutors also can assist
students with general academic skill
areas such as note-taking, test anxiety, time management, and more.
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.