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Join the College of Arts and Sciences
To prepare students for life beyond college, we challenge you to examine society’s most important questions, developing your liberal arts skills in questioning critically, thinking logically, communicating clearly, and collaborating with others. These skills prepare you for life after graduation as both a citizen and a career professional.
Students in the College of Arts and Sciences receive integrated academic and career advising in our new state-of-the-art Tykeson Hall. Our advisors are here to help you plan your academic path and prepare you for a career from your very first moments on campus.
Current College of Arts and Sciences Students
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 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.
Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our teaching and research, and we are here to help all our students succeed.
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!
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.
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.