Exploratory Student Advisement

Welcome to Exploratory Student Advisement!

Exploratory Student Advisement (ESA) is the academic home for students who are in the major exploration and decision-making stage of their college career.  ESA offers students the opportunity to explore academic and career options while fulfilling core curriculum requirements.  Academic advisors in ESA work with campus partners like the Career Development Center staff and the First Year Experience office to help students find their passion and learn to call SIU their second home. 

We believe that academic advising is a teaching and learning process dedicated to student success.  The collaborative relationship between students and advisors is intended to assist in the development of meaningful educational, career and personal goals that are consistent with students' interests, values and abilities.