Exploration Area of Study

Woman robotics student
Man troubleshooting system in server room
Woman teacher and student
Gloved hands taking a sample at water's edge
Woman counselor with troubled teen
Man flying drone over wheat field
Man and woman at computer
Senior woman in library
Man working on digital art at night
Woman architect
Man with lab gear using pipette

Not quite sure of your direction? Find a temporary home in the Exploration area of study. Focus on self-knowledge and career exploration activities alongside your introductory courses so you'll be ready to choose a pathway by the time you've completed 30 credits.

Click here to see the quarter-by-quarter sequence of classes and other recommendations.

Upcoming Events for Exploration Students

Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) Program information session ***zoom***

  • Date: 06/10/2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm  

Join us for an information session for Whatcom's Substance Use Disorder Professional Program! Find out about the program, state certification process and how to get started at Whatcom. There will be time to answer all questions.

Contact Luanne Peel by email at lpeel@whatcom.edu to request the zoom log-in information.
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