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College of Arts and Sciences

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Degree Programs and Certificates

Discover how A&S fuels bold research and creative solutions to today’s most urgent global challenges. Explore how to get involved in work spanning climate, health, culture and technology.

Dual Enrollment Programs 4+1 Programs
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Top-Tier Academics

A&S is home to a wide range of departments whose faculty and students advance discovery, foster creativity and contribute to meaningful real‑world impact.

Signature Subject Areas Undergraduate Research
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Student Success

Award-Winning Advising

From your first steps on campus to your walk across the Commencement stage, the advising office will help you grow, discover your purpose and reach your full potential.

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At A&S, you'll build the career-ready skills, creative thinking and ethical grounding to take on the world's greatest challenges. And you'll be ready to help solve them.

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The Numbers

300 +

outstanding faculty members

R1

designation recognizing "very high research activity"

300 +

outstanding faculty members

R1

designation recognizing "very high research activity"

What's new in A&S?

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A “Lost” Portrait Found

A rediscovered 18th‑century portrait by Sir Joshua Reynolds—long considered “missing” by scholars—inspires this year’s Ray Smith Symposium. The event will convene international scholars and curators to examine how portraits have shaped fame, status and social hierarchies.

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Tom Hanks to Star in Film Adaptation of Saunders’ Book

A&S creative writing professor and acclaimed author George Saunders G’88 is joining forces with Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks to bring his celebrated novel “Lincoln in the Bardo” to the screen.

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J. Michael Haynie Appointed Chancellor and President of Syracuse University

The Air Force veteran, academic innovator, scholar and longtime University leader will serve as the 13th chancellor of Syracuse University.

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