Exploratory students enter college without a declared major but are actively searching for one that fits their values, interests, and skills. A first-year seminar (FYS) was created for exploratory students that provides them with guided support in their exploration process. This paper investigates the effect of an FYS for exploratory students on major declaration in the first year via their change in major certainty, using multiple logistic regression. Findings show change in major certainty is a significant predictor for major declaration within the first year. This study has implications for both policy and practice related to the exploratory population.

From Disability to Diversity: College Success for Students with Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (Shea et al., 2019) offers a guide to help higher education professionals raise awareness of the existence of college students with learning differences (LD) and how we can support them. The book gives information on the presentation of learning differences and how faculty and staff can support students with these differences throughout their college careers. It is designed to provide resources for higher education professionals that work in various departments across campus so they can understand the context of LD in college, help identify and support students both in and out of the classroom, and make sure that postsecondary education is inclusive for all students. From Disability to Diversity (Shea et al., 2019) offer strategies for faculty and staff to support students in a variety of areas including orientation, transition, and retention.

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