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The College of Arts and Sciences is about exploring, understanding, and finding meaning in the world we live in through research, scholarship, and creative activities in the natural sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities. Explore all we have to offer.

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In spring 2023, we conferred degrees to 1,100 undergraduate students with 431 different first and second major and minor combinations.

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Student Numbers

7,011

Undergraduate first majors

521

Undergraduate second majors

2,772

Undergraduate Minors

1,176

Graduate Students

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“We equip our students with fundamental skills like critical thinking, effective written and oral communication, and the capacity to work with diverse groups and viewpoints while also providing them with a deep dive into cutting-edge knowledge and opportunities for one-on-one explorations with international scholars.”

Chuck Collins

Executive Associate Dean
College of Arts and Sciences

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Academics

We offer more than 100 majors and minors across 21 unique departments and schools.

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Research & Creative Activity

We support interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary endeavors.

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Alumni & Giving

Continued philanthropic support is critical to the efforts of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Faculty and Staff Resources

College of Arts and Sciences faculty and staff can explore information on our college hub, including policies, procedures, announcements, and more.

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College of Arts and Sciences in the News

Holbert Named Director of ResearchJanuary 18, 2024
Courtney Holbert Brings Vol Experience and Passion to Role Courtney Holbert joined the College of… Read more: Holbert Named Director of Research
Lyons Named Divisional Dean for Arts and HumanitiesDecember 12, 2023
Beauvais Lyons, Chancellor’s Professor in the School of Art, will serve as the inaugural divisional… Read more: Lyons Named Divisional Dean for Arts and Humanities
Jones Named Divisional Dean for Natural Sciences and MathematicsDecember 12, 2023
Kate Jones, professor and associate head in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, will serve… Read more: Jones Named Divisional Dean for Natural Sciences and Mathematics

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