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College of Arts and Sciences

Connected to Seattle’s vibrant intellectual and creative life, the College of Arts and Sciences prepares you for personal and professional success through a wide range of top-rated arts and sciences degrees.

Liberal Arts and Sciences for Full Lives and Rewarding Careers

Discover new ways of understanding yourself and the world around you. We offer a broad range of programs in a variety of fields:

  • Arts, such as visual and performing arts, design and film and media
  • Humanities, including English and creative writing, languages and women, gender and sexuality studies
  • Behavioral and social sciences, such as psychology, kinesiology, social work and criminal justice and forensics

And much more.

Our intellectually challenging programs connect you to cutting-edge knowledge, local and international communities and quality professional opportunities. 

Even more, grounded in the Jesuit and Catholic intellectual tradition, we prepare you for:

  • leading others and living your values
  • spiritual discovery and personal development
  • responsible citizenship with a global mindset
  • service to others and making a positive impact wherever you are

Through academic exploration, you will help dream up and create a more just and equitable future.

Academic Excellence for Lifelong Success

Explore arts and sciences degrees where you pursue your passions and prepare for meaningful careers.

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Undergraduate Programs

Discover yourself and how you can make a difference in the world around you. Find undergraduate majors and minors that start your career off right.

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Graduate Programs

Propel your career forward and maximize your impact through graduate degrees and certificates that make a difference.

How WeStand Out

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Ranked in Top 10%

Arts and Sciences In Humanities, College Factual

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Top 5% Highest Paid

Arts and Sciences/Humanities Graduates, College Factual

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Top 15% Best for Non-Traditional Students

Arts and Sciences Humanities, College Factual

Highly Desired Skillset

The liberal arts lead to career success.

"93% of employers agree that candidates’ demonstrated capacity to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems is more important than their undergraduate major,” according to a study by AACU.

What else do employers seek that you will build through your liberal arts education?

  • 75%: more emphasis on ethical decision making
  • 81%: more emphasis on critical thinking and analytic reasoning
  • 89%: more emphasis on written and verbal communication

Student Engagement in the College

College of Arts and Sciences students have opportunities to work toward strengthening our support for the University Strategic Directions and building on our commitment to addressing intersectional issues at the heart of social injustice today.

The Strategic Action Committee on Academic Excellence, including faculty, staff and students, is responsible for implementing the College of Arts and Sciences strategic plan, addressing more than 20 target initiatives that directly support the University's Strategic Directions while focusing our efforts on specific areas of strength and growth for the College of Arts and Sciences.

Learn more here.

Current students: Visit Redhawk Hub to learn how you can participate

As a College, we explore matters of social justice, inclusion, and intersectionality together. Faculty, staff and students join together on this committee to help guide this critical work.

Learn more here.

Current students: Visit Redhawk Hub to learn how you can participate

Moving Ahead and Beyond

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Pathways to Professional Formation

The College of Arts & Sciences is committed to helping you through your lifetime journey of professional formation and discernment. We offer opportunities to deepen and broaden your understanding of your professional identity.

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Arts and Sciences Advising Center

Our advising center is dedicated to your holistic academic and professional through academic advising and promotion of academic excellence. We work to solve problems, provide navigational guidance and build connections. 

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“Si Huno Genocidio (Yes there was a genocide)," photo by Serena Cosgrove, "Imagining the World," 2022-23

Global Education

Our goal is that every Arts & Sciences student has some opportunity to interact with a global experience, either domestically or abroad. The Education Abroad Office serves as a central resource to students seeking study abroad. Our annual “Imagining the World” international photo competition encourages students to engage actively with new people and cultures and share a very personal window into the world they explore. We provide ethical guidelines to help ensure that the human rights and dignity of persons with whom they engage while documenting their unique experiences.

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Beyond the Classroom

Enhance your studies in the College of Arts and Sciences through

Student-Engaged Publications and Media

Gain professional skills and explore new ideas through our innovative student-led media.

Seattle University Undergraduate Research Journal

Our peer-reviewed online publication provides editorial apprenticeship through a credit-bearing program that trains students to share stewardship of the journal and learn vital online publishing skills.

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The Spectator

Seattle U's student newspaper since 1933. Issues hit the stands every Wednesday with news that is informed, engaging and reflective of the values of the SU community

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KXSU 102.1 FM

Seattle U’s student-run radio station is known for rich musical diversity. Great college radio with today's best music from every genre and the latest news and information about SU.

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Fragments

Our annual literary magazine features the best literature and visual art of the Seattle U community.

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Get in Touch

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