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Join our academic community of 10,000 students in 54 majors and 75 minors across departments and programs in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities.

Ready to pursue an undergraduate major or graduate degree in the College of Arts and Sciences? Learn about requirements and deadlines, and connect with resources and information to help guide you through every step of the admissions process.
 

Join the College of Arts and Sciences

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Current College of Arts and Sciences Students

Jude Stone
Jude Stone, Political Science ‘21

Jude Stone class of ‘21 is studying Political Science at the UO with minors in Legal Studies, Queer Studies and Theatre Arts.

“The University of Oregon has given me the incredible opportunity to ground my research on racial and Queer justice in experiential advocacy,” Stone said. “Over the last four years, I’ve had the privilege of working with incarcerated people at Oregon State Prison, helping pass environmental reform laws with OSPIRG Students and writing a thesis on how race impacts hate crime convictions for Trans-femme murder victims.”

 

Tony Lovincey
Tony Lovincey, Global Studies and Political Science ’21

Tony Lovincey class of ’22 is double-majoring in Global Studies and Political Science.

“Throughout my UO experience, the incredible faculty has offered the best opportunity to piece together solutions to many of the world’s problems on a global scale.”

 

Explore Further

College of Arts and Sciences students have the ability to apply for both college and department-level funding in addition to UO-wide scholarships. 

Scholarships and Funding

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our teaching and research, and we are here to help all our students succeed.

Diversity and Inclusion Resources

 

Some of the most important learning can happen outside the classroom. Hands-on learning experiences not only enrich your education, they prepare you for your future career. Find out what you can do in CAS!

Hands-on Learning Opportunities

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World-Class 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, and they bring in tens of millions of dollars in new grants annually.

They are also passionate, accomplished teachers who care about their students. In CAS, you will learn directly from teachers at the top of their fields who care about your success.

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Living and Learning in Eugene, Oregon

Referred to as “a great city for the arts and outdoors,” Eugene is the quintessential college town that frequently turns up on lists of the best places to live, as well as those that are environmentally conscious and bicycle-friendly cities. Whether on campus or off, you’ll find a community that embraces students seeking everything from the arts, nightlife, sporting events, and family-friendly recreation.

College of Arts and Sciences Events

Let's Talk - Tuesday noon-2PM
Apr4
Let's Talk - Tuesday noon-2PM Apr 4 Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence
Native Studies Research Colloquium—Deepening Place Relationship: A Request for Feedback
Apr4
Native Studies Research Colloquium—Deepening Place Relationship: A Request for Feedback Apr 4 Many Nations Longhouse
Let's Talk - Wednesday 2-4PM
Apr5
Let's Talk - Wednesday 2-4PM Apr 5 Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center
LT 199 - Self Study Language Program Orientation Meeting
Apr5
LT 199 - Self Study Language Program Orientation Meeting Apr 5 Yamada Language Center
Let's Talk - Thursday 2-4PM
Apr6
Let's Talk - Thursday 2-4PM Apr 6 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
UO for Humanity: Earthquake in Turkey & Syria
Apr6
UO for Humanity: Earthquake in Turkey & Syria Apr 6 Ford Alumni Center
Ukrainian weaving with Tetyana Bondarchuk-Horner
Apr8
Ukrainian weaving with Tetyana Bondarchuk-Horner Apr 8 Museum of Natural and Cultural History
Colloquium - Anne Schilling (UC Davis)
Apr10
Colloquium - Anne Schilling (UC Davis) Apr 10
Let's Talk - Tuesday noon-2PM
Apr11
Let's Talk - Tuesday noon-2PM Apr 11 Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence
Linguistics Spring Colloquium
Apr11
Linguistics Spring Colloquium Apr 11 Straub Hall