Explore, discover, and create your own story in CLAS. With more than 60 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
Richard Brent Turner traces the intersection of religion, jazz, and lived experience
Career Treks connect CLAS students with new paths and possibilities
Christopher Merrill named 2026 Paul Engle Prize winner
Preschool teacher turned researcher: Isaac Petersen's quest to understand childhood behavior problems
How CLAS alumna Beth Skinner brings a social work lens to Iowa corrections
CLAS sociologist examines shrinking US prison populations, narrowing racial gaps
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Reporting related to graduates from Fall 2023-Summer 2024
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 65 majors to choose from—you'll graduate ready for your next step.