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College of Arts and Sciences

Cutting-edge research. Collaborative solutions. Real-world change.

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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.

The CareerReady Program International Student Success
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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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Scotland as a Geological Classroom

In the birthplace of modern geology, A&S students turned Scotland’s rugged landscapes into a living classroom. Through immersive field research, they explored world-renowned geological sites, gaining hands-on experience and insight into the discoveries that continue to shape our understanding of Earth.

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Dreaming Into Being

From literature and film to music, activism and cultural tradition, this year’s Syracuse Symposium examines the many meanings of dreams. Through a rich lineup of free public events, the Humanities Center invites the community to dream together about a more just, creative and connected world.

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New Faculty Join A&S for Fall 2026

A&S welcomes 13 new faculty members this fall, bringing expertise spanning structural geology, quantum information theory, auditory neuroscience and creative writing.

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