{"id":12776,"date":"2026-07-27T15:39:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T19:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/success\/?page_id=12776"},"modified":"2026-08-25T13:47:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T17:47:50","slug":"exploratory-studies-center","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/success\/exploratory-studies-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploratory Studies Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero super   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><h1>Exploratory Studies Center<\/h1><p>Explore with Purpose. Choose with Confidence.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1581\/student-thinking-in-class.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control cl-accessibility-control-hidden\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">On<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Play motion\">Play motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Off<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-contrast-control\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Increase text contrast\">Increase text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Standard<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Reset text contrast\">Reset text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">High<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-system-setting\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle\" title=\"Apply my preferences site-wide\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle-label\">Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card   right\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/success\/exploratory-studies-center\/contact-e\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1581\/ESCTeam.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>GET TO KNOW US<\/h2><p>Learn more about the Exploring team behind the student success at URI.<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Meet Our team<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"type-intro fullwidth wp-block-paragraph\">The Exploratory Studies Center empowers students to explore their interests, discover academic and career possibilities, and confidently choose a major. Through personalized advising, courses, and campus experiences, you&#8217;ll gain the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about your future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-breakout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-breakout use-content-width  \"><div class=\"content-width\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" class=\"wp-image-12637\" style=\"width: 50px\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1581\/rocket-mission.jpg\" alt=\"\">We transform curiosity into purposeful exploration, empowering students to make informed decisions and confidently pursue meaningful academic and personal paths.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-breakout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-breakout use-content-width  \"><div class=\"content-width\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Vision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" class=\"wp-image-12642\" style=\"width: 50px\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1581\/light-bulb-vision.jpg\" alt=\"\">A campus where curiosity is celebrated as the catalyst for purposeful, lifelong exploration\u2014and every student confidently pursues meaningful personal and career paths.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading fullwidth\"><strong>What&#8217;s the different between guidance counselor and academic advisor<\/strong>?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column cl-boxout is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Guidance Counselor<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list cl-boxout\">\n<li>Supports K-12<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports emotional growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports general school track towards earning a diploma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports behavioral growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides interventions (works with both teachers and parents)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trained in crisis intervention and emotional support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Works in public and private school counseling offices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column cl-boxout is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Academic Advisor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list cl-boxout\">\n<li>Assists with class schedules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assists with major requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Informs students about&nbsp; campus policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resolves registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verifies course prerequisites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focuses on the present time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column cl-boxout is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Career Advisor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list cl-boxout\">\n<li>Assists with internship inquiries and placements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explores careers and job opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examines workforce trends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assists with post grad transitions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reviews resumes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides mock interviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hosts career fairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focuses on life after graduation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ideal Declaration Timeline<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"38\" height=\"38\" class=\"wp-image-12843\" style=\"width: 38px\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1581\/one-thirdwebicon.jpg\" alt=\"one third fill pie chart\">  <strong>Semester 1<\/strong> &#8211; Exploring time; Enroll in UCS270 for Spring semester<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"38\" height=\"38\" class=\"wp-image-12842\" style=\"width: 38px\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1581\/two-third-web-icon.jpg\" alt=\"second semester two third fill pie chart\">  <strong>Semester 2<\/strong> &#8211; 30 credits and\/or by April of your spring semester<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"38\" height=\"38\" class=\"wp-image-12844\" style=\"width: 38px\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1581\/full-chartwebicon.jpg\" alt=\"three third fill pie chart\"> <strong>Semester 3<\/strong> &#8211; Be officially declared and in your degree college<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"671\" height=\"872\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1581\/skdeclared.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1581\/skdeclared.jpg 671w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1581\/skdeclared-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1581\/skdeclared-364x473.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1581\/skdeclared-500x650.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 671px) 100vw, 671px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/success\/faqs-e#Course-Sequencing-&amp;-Timelines\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><p><strong>Course Sequencing &amp; Timelines<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/success\/faqs-e#Academic-Advising-&amp;-Support-Tracks\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><p><strong>Academic Advising &amp; Support Tracks<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/success\/faqs-e#Majors,-Minors,-&amp;-Academic-Tracks\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><p><strong>Majors, Minors, &amp; Academic Tracks<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/success\/faqs-e#Course-Formats-&amp;-Definitions\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><p><strong>Course Formats &amp; 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