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College of Arts and Sciences

As the oldest and largest unit on campus, the College of Arts and Sciences forms the academic core of the Carolina experience and is the place many call the heart of the University.

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A Carolina education starts here

The College is where all first-year students begin their Carolina journey. Our dynamic and innovative IDEAs in Action general education curriculum is designed to prepare students to become lifelong learners and informed and engaged citizens. Students gain the critical thinking and analytical skills they need for whatever career path they choose and wherever their lives lead them. Although some students will go on to pursue an undergraduate degree in one of Carolina’s outstanding professional schools, more than 75% of all Carolina students will graduate from the College, selecting one or more majors from dozens offered by our 43 academic departments and curricula.

Facts & Figures

  • 979faculty
  • 43academic departments and curricula, one school, 118 undergraduate programs of study
  • 12graduate programs ranked in the top 30 by U.S. News & World Report
  • 19,000+undergraduate students and nearly 2,400 graduate students
  • 80%of all Carolina students graduate with at least one major in the College
  • 76buildings and facilities
  • 84%of all undergraduate hours at Carolina are taught by College faculty
  • $140.4 millionin research funding
  • Home toThe School of Civic Life and Leadership, Honors Carolina, PlayMakers Repertory Co., three ROTC programs, Institute for Marine Sciences, Study Abroad

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