Center for Exploratory Studies

Connect to Simpson Early

Charting a promising course for your future begins when you start evaluating colleges. This is best done as we like to do most things at Simpson – face to face. We are eager to meet you.

Schedule a Visit

During your visit, you’ll meet the CES team to learn about the resources they have to offer and how they will work with you throughout your entire Simpson experience. Most importantly, we will spend time getting to know more about you and your interests, hopes and expectations. It’s the first big step to getting you on the right track.

5 Ways CES will help you thrive at Simpson

1. Provide counsel as you meet with faculty across many different majors.
2. Help you choose classes each semester to illuminate your major interests
3. Connect with you regularly to see how your current courses are going
4. Assist in finding life-shaping internships and research
5. Offer opportunities to engage in interest and career inventories

Move Forward with Confidence

Transitioning to college life and the many demands of rigorous coursework is an adjustment for every student. Navigating your first semester of studies can be challenging.  Just take it one assignment at a time. Be sure to ask your professors when you need help — that’s why they are here. You’ll be glad to know that 98% of our first-year students say, “I can ask my instructors for help.”

You’ll have plenty of time and ways to figure out where you are going at Simpson. Our exploratory studies program is designed to ensure you stay on course for an on-time graduation (within four years).  By the time you declare, you will feel confident and excited about choosing your path.