Explore, discover, and create your own story in CLAS. With more than 50 majors to choose from, you'll gain the skills to succeed and graduate ready for what's next.
Find what fulfills you in CLAS.
Nearly every academic discipline is at your fingertips—a benefit of being in the university's largest college.
Prepare for possibility
A liberal arts education is more than just a degree–it's a foundation for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and impact.
What's happening in CLAS
What's happening in CLAS
A lifetime behind the lens inspires a new darkroom for CLAS students
CLAS honors a century of religious studies with student-led conference
Health, Sport, and Human Physiology doctoral program ranks fifth nationally
Rachel Spengler helps keep people connected across CLAS
Photography faculty receives grant for new creative project on parasitic trees and motherhood
Pulitzer Prize winner Yiyun Li headlines Iowa’s Literary Legends Talk
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Reporting related to graduates from summer 2024–spring 2025
CLAS offers you something special:
A vibrant liberal arts experience in the heart of a major research university.
Ready to start?
Submit your application, or accept your admission, to start your journey in CLAS. With 58 majors to choose from—you'll graduate ready for your next step.