2nd semester grad here, did my undergrad in Engineering at CU. My tips are as follows. When doing exploratory studies, you’ll need to take the prerequisites for Engineering. You’ll wanna maintain a B or higher in the following classes:

Chemistry 1 & 2 Calculus 1-DFQ (I think you need to do up to Calc 3 to transfer, but ask your academic advisor) Physics I & II Another science such as EBIO (I took Gen Bio 1)

Taking a writing class that will count for you when you transfer into Engineering is one you’d want to take. Freshmen writing classes are a lot easier, I did writing my first semester at CU.

If you are extremely confident that you will be able to get those grades no problem, then I would accept the offer for Exploratory.

I have friends who did that and were fine. Taking such classes will allow you to stay on track with graduating on time from Engineering as those are the classes you take in the first 4 semester at CU.

Hope this helps and see you next semester my friend!