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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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  • Graduate Admissions and Financial Aid

    • 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.

    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

    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: Bernie Armada and Morgan Whiting on Cancel Culture and Free Speech

    Bernie Armada, a communication studies professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, and Morgan Whiting, a student at the University of St. Thomas and member of the university’s Civic Engagement, Voter Education and Advocacy (CEVEA) task force, recently spoke with MPR for a story about the importance of understanding and… The post In the News: Bernie Armada and Morgan Whiting on Cancel Culture and Free Speech appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

    • St. Thomas Student’s German Studies Take Her to Dresden

      Victoria Baker ’26, a College of Arts and Sciences student with majors in German and political science, recently attended the Goethe Institute Sommerakademie in Dresden, Germany, on a full scholarship. This two-week intensive professional development opportunity was made possible by Baker’s advanced German linguistic skills and her active participation in SPARK for German. Designed by… The post St. Thomas Student’s German Studies Take Her to Dresden appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

    • Music Professor to Conduct Lake Wobegon Brass Band

      Dr. Matthew George, the John Ireland Distinguished Professor of Music in the College of Arts and Sciences, has stepped into a new role as conductor of the Lake Wobegon Brass Band. George is a member of the faculty in the Department of Music, Film and Creative Enterprise and is also the director of bands and… The post Music Professor to Conduct Lake Wobegon Brass Band appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

    • Finding Forward: How Storytelling Can Unlock Empathy and Break Down Divisions

      Award-winning Irish author Colum McCann spoke at a University of St. Thomas Finding Forward event about grief, peacemaking and bridging divides Apeirogon, a novel based on real events by award-winning Irish author Colum McCann, follows two men – one Palestinian and one Israeli – who came together as friends to promote peace following immeasurable personal… The post Finding Forward: How Storytelling Can Unlock Empathy and Break Down Divisions appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

    • In the News: Tyler Schipper on Interest Rates Being Cut for First Time in Over Two Years

      Tyler Schipper, an economics associate professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with Cheddar about why the Federal Reserve is cutting interest rates for the first time in over two years, as inflation falls. From the story: For insight, Big Business This Week spoke with an excellent translator… The post In the News: Tyler Schipper on Interest Rates Being Cut for First Time in Over Two Years 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.