Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Bachelor of Science Exploratory Studies

Bachelor of Science
Shenandoah University

The Exploratory Studies major is for students who may be undecided and wish to explore their options while completing their general education requirements. Students should declare a specific major program of study by the completion of their sophomore year.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Delivery Mode
Online
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Shenandoah University within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
Program Credit Requirements
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Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
  • Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
  • View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.
If you are interested in the cost of attending this institution, please visit the institution's cost page to review costs
Applicable Admissions Agreements
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The table below lists admissions agreements between Shenandoah University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name Type Title
Blue Ridge Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Central Virginia Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Danville Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Mountain Gateway Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Eastern Shore Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Germanna Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Brightpoint Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Laurel Ridge Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Mountain Empire Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
New River Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Northern Virginia Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Paul D. Camp Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Patrick & Henry Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Piedmont Virginia Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Rappahannock Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Southside Virginia Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Southwest Virginia Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Tidewater Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Virginia Peninsula Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Virginia Highlands Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Virginia Western Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University
Wytheville Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Virginia Community College System and Shenandoah University

You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Completion of an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Arts and Science will guarantee completion of general education requirements.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Completion of an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Arts and Science prior to high school graduation will guarantee completion of general education requirements with the exception that the First Year Seminar (3 credits) must be completed upon enrollment to SU.
Credit for Prior Learning
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Shenandoah University
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
Visit our transfer site for more information
External Link
Transfer Admission Application
Transfer Students - Apply Here
External Link
Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
External Link
Number of Transfer Students
450
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
Shenandoah's average acceptance rate over the last four years is 84%.
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Shenandoah offers an 11:1 student to faculty ratio, experiential learning opportunities, and integrative technology to prepare graduates for a successful career.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions Complete an Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, or Associate or Arts and Science with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Eastern Mennonite UniversityAssociate of Arts General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Eastern Shore Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate in Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Social Sciences: Communication MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeGeneral Studies, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Sciences in General Studies AssociateAssociate of Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online
Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Science in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - General Studies (Professional Communication)AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - General Studies (Theatre Arts)AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social Science Degree Communications MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Richard Bland CollegeAssociate of ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline, In-Person
George Mason UniversityApplied Science, BASBachelorBachelor of Applied Science4-YearIn-Person, Online
Bluefield UniversityAssociate of Science in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science4-YearOnline
Emory & Henry UniversityIndividualized Area of Concentration (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityIndividualized Area of Concentration (BS)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityUndecided (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityUndecided Nursing (BSN)BachelorBachelor of Science Nursi4-YearIn-Person
Regent UniversityA.A. in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts4-YearHybrid
Regent UniversityUndeclared UndergraduateBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearHybrid
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
25-1199.00Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherAll postsecondary teachers not listed separately.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 120 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at Shenandoah University
These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $17,730 Per Semester $141,840 $0 $141,840 Per semester tuition for a full time status of 12 - 18 credit hours
Fees
Student Services Fee $195 Per Semester $1,560 0 $1,560 Full-time students only
IM Learning Fee $345 Per Semester $2,760 0 $2,760
Technology Fee $205 Per Semester $1,640 0 $1,640
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.