Advising

Tykeson Hall exterior building shot

CAS Academic Advising

Schedule your appointment with an advisor in Navigate using your major! See scheduling instructions below.

Scheduling

Welcome to the College of Arts and Sciences!

As the largest and most academically diverse college at UO, the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is an ideal place to explore. Cutting-edge researchers and exemplary instructors will help you navigate your intellectual journey through the liberal arts. You will grapple with some of society’s most pressing questions, gaining content knowledge, transferrable skills, and experiential experience along the way. Whether you are among the 60% of students who pursue a major in CAS, or if you find your way to us through core education classes (like writing or math) you will join a vibrant community of inquiry – faculty, staff, and students united in their effort to push the boundaries of knowledge about the world. In CAS, we are dedicated to ensuring that our graduates will leave UO in four years having found their purpose and prepared to affect positive change in the world.

Get Ready to Explore CAS!

Find your purpose, find your perfect major and declare a CAS major or minor today!

Faculty and student interaction

Follow in the footsteps of an expert in your field with a faculty mentor!

  • Connect with faculty who share your interests by visiting office hours.
  • Find out what’s happening in your department by joining your major’s email distribution list or following the department on social media.
  • Click on the “Research” tab on your major’s website to learn about exciting research projects.
Students in Tykeson Hall

Tykeson Hall: Home of the College of Arts and Sciences

This state-of-the art building in the heart of campus brings together the College of Arts and Sciences, the Division of Equity and Inclusion, and the University Career Center. Tykeson Hall is the ideal place for students to talk with an academic advisor or career coach, develop their skills in math and writing, and find a place to study. Fuel your work by stopping by Amy’s Corner for coffee and a pumpkin cookie. College and career advising professionals from Tykeson Advising (located on the 1st and 2nd floors) and the University Career Center (Garden level) are dedicated to supporting CAS students in their individual journeys to success both inside and outside the classroom.

Academic and Community Resources

We understand that your college journey happens in more places than just the classroom. Connect with additional resources, including tutoring, labs, libraries, academic centers, and more. Find your community on campus.

Experiential Learning and Research Opportunities

The College of Arts and Sciences encourages students to explore the many options available for fieldwork, internships, and creative learning-by-doing opportunities.

Ready to arrive at UO? Whether you're applying as an undergraduate, a graduate student, or just looking to visit, find out how.

College of Arts and Sciences Events

Research opportunities in France
Apr17
Research opportunities in France Apr 17 Gerlinger Hall
gradCONNECT: International Graduate Student Time Together
Apr17
gradCONNECT: International Graduate Student Time Together Apr 17 Mills International Center
Spring Career & Internship Expo
Apr17
Spring Career & Internship Expo Apr 17 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Morse Bookmarks: The Political Development of American Debt Relief
Apr17
Morse Bookmarks: The Political Development of American Debt Relief Apr 17 William W. Knight Law Center
Nurturing Resilience in the Face of Adversity: Women, Youth, and Caregiver Experiences in Latin America
Apr17
Nurturing Resilience in the Face of Adversity: Women, Youth, and Caregiver Experiences in Latin America Apr 17 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
“Re-imagining the Other/Ourselves: Finding the Human in the Age of AI”
Apr17
“Re-imagining the Other/Ourselves: Finding the Human in the Age of AI” Apr 17 Knight Library
Jerusalem in the Late-Ottoman Era (Mid-19th Century to 1917) and the Changes During the British Mandate (1922-1948)
Apr17
Jerusalem in the Late-Ottoman Era (Mid-19th Century to 1917) and the Changes During the British Mandate (1922-1948) Apr 17 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
Creative Writing Reading Series Presents: Henri Cole
Apr17
Creative Writing Reading Series Presents: Henri Cole Apr 17 Gerlinger Hall
Organic/Inorganic/Materials Chemistry Seminar Series - Targeting Cytochrome P450s - From Biophysics to Selective Inhibitors and Photons
Apr18
Organic/Inorganic/Materials Chemistry Seminar Series - Targeting Cytochrome P450s - From Biophysics to Selective Inhibitors and Photons Apr 18 Willamette Hall
Department of History Coffee Hour
Apr22
Department of History Coffee Hour Apr 22 McKenzie Hall