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Timeless Education for an Ever-Changing World

As a student in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, you will develop a well-rounded skill set that will set you up for success in a variety of careers after graduation. Our majors, minors and graduate degrees are designed to deliver in-depth field knowledge while also nurturing the skills you need to adapt to rapid changes in the world.

You will find a supportive community of faculty, staff and students in the College that share your passions and interests. Undergraduate and graduate students alike benefit from personalized experiences and support from a variety of resources around campus.

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    • Undergraduate Students

    From actuarial science to women, gender, and sexuality studies, the College of Arts & Sciences offers a diverse range of academic programs. No matter what your personal interests and career aspirations are, you will join a supportive community of faculty, staff and students in all of our programs.

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    Graduate Students

    Our graduate programs in the College of Arts & Sciences are academically rigorous and flexible, meaning you can work with your academic adviser on developing a plan that fits your schedule.

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    Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid

    No matter where you are in your college search, our undergraduate admissions and financial aid teams are here to support you and your family.

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    Graduate Admissions and Financial Aid

    Want to take the next step in your career? You will receive personalized attention throughout the graduate admissions and financial aid processes.

    Learn About the Graduate Admissions Process

    Undergraduate Students

    From actuarial science to women, gender, and sexuality studies, the College of Arts & Sciences offers a diverse range of academic programs. No matter what your personal interests and career aspirations are, you will join a supportive community of faculty, staff and students in all of our programs.

    View Our Undergraduate Programs

    Graduate Students

    Our graduate programs in the College of Arts & Sciences are academically rigorous and flexible, meaning you can work with your academic adviser on developing a plan that fits your schedule.

    View Our Graduate Programs

    Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid

    No matter where you are in your college search, our undergraduate admissions and financial aid teams are here to support you and your family.

    Go to Undergraduate Admissions & Financial Aid

    Graduate Admissions and Financial Aid

    Want to take the next step in your career? You will receive personalized attention throughout the graduate admissions and financial aid processes.

    Learn About the Graduate Admissions Process

    Around the College

    In the News: Tyler Schipper on Gas Price Variations

    Tyler Schipper, an economics professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KSTP about why gas prices can vary widely across the metro, even between stations located close together. Schipper noted rising crude oil prices are a key driver of higher gas costs, while local competition, traffic patterns and operating expenses like rent and… The post In the News: Tyler Schipper on Gas Price Variations appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

    • New Graduate Certificate Promotes Interfaith Literacy for Health Professionals

      The University of St. Thomas in Minnesota is introducing a new graduate program: the Certificate in Interfaith Literacy for Health Professionals, with classes set to begin in summer 2026. The program provides students in healthcare and related fields with the knowledge and resources to support the unique needs of their patients and clients. The certificate's curriculum… The post New Graduate Certificate Promotes Interfaith Literacy for Health Professionals appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

    • In the News: Jacob Hornecker on Changes in Catholic Parishes

      Jacob Hornecker, a theology professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about a major restructuring of Catholic parishes in central Minnesota. Hornecker explained that declining numbers of priests, along with broader cultural shifts in religious practice, are contributing to parish mergers and closures across the region. From the article:The… The post In the News: Jacob Hornecker on Changes in Catholic Parishes appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

    • Journalism Under Pressure: Major Garrett at Finding Forward

      Major Garrett still remembers what it felt like to walk into a newsroom and see the morning paper waiting on his desk. “It’s about this thick,” he said, demonstrating with his fingers set apart. “Five sections. Pictures are great, the headlines are great, the story selection is amazing. And you look around the newsroom… and… The post Journalism Under Pressure: Major Garrett at Finding Forward appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

    • Poet Enda Wyley Honored by President of Ireland, Receives 30th O'Shaughnessy Award

      The Center for Irish Studies and College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas announced Enda Wyley as the recipient of the 30th Lawrence O’Shaughnessy Award for Poetry. The only prize of its type in the world, the award is granted to a poet resident in Ireland who makes significant contributions to… The post Poet Enda Wyley Honored by President of Ireland, Receives 30th O'Shaughnessy Award appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

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    The College of Arts & Sciences at the University of St. Thomas is an incredible place to learn and grow. Contact us today to learn more about our programs and what life as a student looks like.