Overview

Being undecided about your major can be overwhelming, yet Shepherd University is here to help you discover your passions through our Exploratory Program. Despite the uncertainty you may feel as an undeclared major, there are many positive outcomes in taking the time to choose the right major for you.

This time will be dedicated to taking a range of courses in different subjects and fields while also fulfilling your Core Curriculum requirements necessary for graduation. In allowing yourself more time to decide which majors might or might not work for your interests and strengths, you are one step closer to securing a successful future.

Using the tools and support we provide, this time of uncertainty will become one of exploration, discovery, and academic fulfillment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematics

Quantitative Reasoning

Biology

Physiology

Writing and Rhetoric
World History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Shepherdstown, United States

Disciplines

Natural Sciences General Studies Liberal Arts View 578 other Bachelors in General Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the online international application.
Submit your academic record(s).
Freshman applicants should submit their secondary (high school) transcript. Students who have completed college/university coursework should submit all post-secondary transcripts.
For coursework completed outside of the United States, applicants must order an official course-by-course evaluation from any current member of NACES. Evaluations must include a statement of U.S. high school or degree equivalency.
Course descriptions may be required for the award of specific credit.
All non-US citizens/permanent residents must provide proof of English language proficiency for admission.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16248 USD / year

≈ 16248 USD / year
Out-of-State

16248 USD / year

≈ 16248 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6904 USD / year

≈ 6904 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Exploratory Program.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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Overview

Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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