Academics

The College of Arts and Sciences creates independent minds and collective impact.

The College of Arts and Sciences at CU Boulder is the home to over 70 percent of students at the University of Colorado Boulder through a wide-ranging array of academic offerings, including 45 undergraduate majors, 21 undergraduate certificates and three pre-professional programs in 34 departments, four programs and 16 research centers. 

With opportunities ranging from learning directly from Nobel Prize laureates to performing in world famous theatre festivals, you're sure to find a course of study that's right for you.

5

Nobel Laureates

 

25

members, American Academy of Arts and Sciences

 

9

MacArthur 'genius grant' winners

 

4

National Medal of Science winners

 

1

Pulitzer Prize winner

 

As the university's largest college, the College of Arts and Sciences offers a number of excellent academic opportunities:

 

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All students are subject to the general degree requirements in effect at the time they enter the College of Arts and Sciences:

 

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In addition to the general degree requirements, all students need to be aware of the college's academic policies:

 

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At CU Boulder you have the opportunity to personalize your academic experience through hands-on projects and other active learning experiences that correspond with your goals.

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Students who graduate from the College of Arts and Sciences are among some of the most talented and innovative at CU Boulder, and the college recognizes outstanding academic performance each and every semester with academic honors such as degrees with distinction and the Dean's List.

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