The College of Arts and Sciences is the intellectual hub of the University of Oregon and serves roughly two-thirds of all students at the university. We have more than 781 faculty members across 50-plus departments and programs covering the humanities, the natural sciences, and the social sciences.
To prepare our students to lead productive lives beyond college, we challenge them to examine our society’s most important questions, thereby developing and honing their liberal arts skills in questioning critically, thinking logically, communicating clearly, and collaborating with others. These skills prepare them for life after graduation as both residents and career professionals. CAS students are also provided with cutting-edge, integrated academic and career advising in Tykeson Hall.
masters and PhD students in CAS
PhD Programs
Faculty Members
Highlighting Our Work in Equity and Inclusion
The College of Arts and Sciences takes its charge and inspiration from the University of Oregon Mission Statement and the CAS Strategy. We are committed to bringing equity and inclusion work into all we do. CAS welcomes students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds and perspectives.
CAS Divisions
Humanities
Natural Sciences
Social Sciences
School of Computer and Data Sciences
Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages
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CAS Faculty
Our faculty are world-class and award-winning scholars, and include winners of the Nobel Prize and the National Medal of Science, and members of prestigious organizations such as the National Academy of Sciences and the American Association of Arts and Sciences. They bring in tens of millions of dollars in new grants annually.
Our Facilities
Located in the heart of campus, Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall is home to the College of Arts and Sciences, as well as the University Career Center and the Division of Equity and Inclusion.
CAS also is home to a range of world-class research centers, institutes, and core facilities that provide researchers and students with access to the latest instrumentation, expertise, and services.