Welcome to the College of Arts and Sciences.
We aim to create an environment where students thrive and gain a comprehensive education which spans the arts, humanities, and natural and social sciences.
As the liberal arts heart of the University of San Diego, the college is filled with students who are versatile and multi-talented. No matter their major, graduates from the college are equipped with transferable skills that benefit them wherever their professional and personal ambitions lead.
Founded in 1949, the college has a rich history of providing the core curriculum for every undergraduate USD student, a tradition that continues today. By offering 32 majors, 38 minors, one certificate and three graduate programs, the college is where undergraduate students begin and graduate students refine their paths towards academic excellence and personal achievement.
Our faculty-student relationships are bolstered by small class sizes, a commitment to research and community service engagement. Students are active participants in their courses, and with our emphasis on study abroad opportunities and community service, students experience the world beyond USD.
On behalf of the College of Arts and Sciences, thank you for your interest in USD. I wish you well in your higher education pursuits.
All my best,
Dean Noelle Norton