Academic Exploration Program

About the Academic Exploration Program

If you’re worried about going to college undecided about your future career, don’t be. The Academic Exploration Program (AEP) at Niagara University was developed three decades ago to support students who are still deciding on an academic major. The AEP advising staff is dedicated to helping these students align their interests and talents with potential fields of study and career paths that best suit their passions and goals.

The award-winning AEP uses a cutting-edge approach to aid undecided students in discovering and selecting the major that best supports their long-term goals. A personal advisor works with each student to discuss and research more than 80 majors and 50 minors at NU, so they can start on the journey toward a career they’ll love. Students develop a four-year plan with their advisor so they can sample classes and still know exactly how to stay on track to graduate on time.

92%

of Niagara University seniors will graduate in the declared major (or a related major) they chose through AEP.

100%

of students benefit from individualized and personalized advisement and a supportive environment that encourages knowledge and self-discovery.

20%

of NU first-year students enroll in the AEP program.

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Info For Parents

It’s OK if your child is thinking about going to college, but is undecided about their major and career. Niagara University’s Academic Exploration Program allows them to have a successful collegiate experience with academic support and career awareness, giving them room to discover who they are and who they want to be.

AEP’s advising team will help students and parents transition to a new learning environment. As a Niagara University student, your child will have access to advisors, services, and activities to help them decide their major and illuminate career options. Students will benefit from individualized and personalized mentorship while staying on a four-year track to graduation to save time and money.

Programs of Distinction

Students benefit from individualized and personalized advisement and a supportive environment that encourages knowledge and self-discovery.

  • Exclusive Access. Coaching on various academic curriculum, university policies and procedures, campus resources and the transition from high school to college.
  • Advanced Tools. Online assessments to learn more about a student’s interests, skills, and values.
  • Personalized Coaching. One-on-one advisement, including the availability to meet with an advisor at least three times per semester.
  • Unlimited Exploration. Opportunities to take a variety of courses that count toward academic and graduation requirements.
  • Career Direction. Knowledge of each major offered at Niagara University and potential fields of study and career paths.

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AEP Staff

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Beth Aquino

Beth Aquino
Office Coordinator
716.286.8203

Amy

Arends

Academic Advisor

Phone: 716.286.8273

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Bernadette

Brennen

Assistant Director of Academic Exploration Program

Phone: 716.286.8205

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Carolyn

Makey

Director of Academic Exploration Program

Phone: 716.286.8531

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