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Grow your own way
At the College of Arts and Sciences, your education is built on curiosity, creativity, and connection, preparing you to navigate a complex, ever-changing world. You’ll ask big questions, think across subjects, and apply your learning in real-world situations. With 80+ majors and 90+ minors and certificates, you’ll have the freedom to shape your academic path, guided by faculty and advisors who encourage you to grow.
The College's Pillars Undergraduate Experience is designed to help you unlock the full value of your education. Its four components—design thinking, immersive experience, research and creative activity, and career preparation—weave professional development and support into your college journey at every stage. You’ll graduate knowing how to use your skills to build a successful career and meaningful life.

Where brilliant futures unfold
College is the time to pursue the things that interest you with intention and purpose. Let the College be your guide as we take the guesswork out of the coursework and help you chart your ideal path. Our Design Your Life and Career class helps you consider your work and life values, strengths and interests, and create plans to keep exploring during your IU journey.

Unrivaled opportunities
Experience truly is the best teacher—and in the College of Arts and Sciences, you’ll find countless ways to learn on and off campus. From study abroad and student organizations to research and creative activity, internships, service-learning, events, and more, you can make the most of your college experience.

Where discovery goes to work
The College is built for breakthroughs. We are a top-tier research institution with faculty mentors eager to guide you through every idea and endeavor. You can start exploring research in your first year while earning credit toward your degree through courses, project-based learning, lab work, and more in the Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Experience (ASURE). In following years, there are many opportunities to continue research with faculty.

The education to take you hire
With courses designed to make you career ready, skills that stay ahead of the curve, and our own dedicated Walter Center for Career Achievement, we’ve found the sweet spot of success, where today’s learners become tomorrow’s leaders. From day one to graduation day and beyond, you’ll find personalized career support to help shape your future.
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