Academic and Career Exploration Program

Discovery Awaits

Designed exclusively for students without a declared major, the Academic and Career Exploration program (ACEP) aligns the interests and talents of undecided students with potential fields of study and career paths.

ACEP provides students with a personal advisor that helps them research NU’s 80+ majors and 60+ minors, along with related careers. Students also develop a four-year plan with their advisor so that they can sample classes while staying on track to graduate on time.

Features

PLACEMENT

Ninety-two percent of NU seniors will graduate in the declared major (or a related major) they chose through ACEP.

MENTORSHIP

Students benefit from individualized and personalized advisement

AFFORDABILITY

Students can graduate in four years, saving time and money. NU offers generous merit-based scholarships for qualified first-year students.

Program Details

This program supports students with a structured academic path, whether they enter college without a declared major, or change their mind. Through oneon-one advisement and targeted exposure to NU’s academic offerings, students make informed decisions that are in line with their interests, aptitudes, and career aspirations. The university’s Gacioch Center for Career and Professional Development provides additional opportunities for students, such as career fairs and related events, to fast-track them for post-graduate success.

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ACEP was awarded the Outstanding Advising Program Award by