First-Year Students

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FindÌýthe alchemy of ANDing.

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Collide your interests at CU Boulder's College of Arts and Sciences.

Learn directly from world-renowned faculty in the natural sciences, social sciences and the arts and humanities, gainÌýa firm, interdisciplinaryÌýliberal arts educationÌýand live on one of the most beautiful campuses in America.

We offerÌýscholarshipsÌýand a team of knowledgeable staff who will guide you through the applicationÌýprocess. And, once you are here, we have theÌýresources you need to be successful.ÌýFor more information about applying,Ìý.

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47 Degree Options

More than 90 percent of employers value critical thinking over a degree in a specific undergraduate major. Our degree programs are designed to help you think critically and reason well, preparing you for success in any career.

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Expand Your Knowledge

26 Certificate Programs

Certificate programs are a great way to add a specializationÌýalong with your major.Ìý

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Unique Student Experiences

11 Unique Programs

Every student entering the College of Arts and Sciences at CU Boulder has the following options toÌýenhanceÌýandÌýcustomizeÌýtheir first year experience through specialized programs such as theÌýMiramontes Arts & Sciences ProgramÌý(MASP),ÌýLiving and Learning CommunitiesÌý(LLCs) andÌýResidential Academic ProgramsÌý(RAPs)

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Applying to Arts & Sciences

We are excited you are considering CU Boulder. As you prepare your application, some important factors for you to consider include understanding ourÌýholistic admission review process,Ìýcost and fundingÌýopportunities,ÌýnecessaryÌýcomponents for aÌýcompleted application, andÌýnext stepsÌýafter your apply.

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Visit Programs

Come see for yourselfÌýthe unique programs and environment CU Boulder has to offer. Join us for one of ourÌýDaily Information Session and TourÌýor attend a full day visit programÌýtoÌýÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ18 CU Boulder,ÌýBe Boulder for a DayÌýor one of our many otherÌýfull day programs.Ìý

Connect With Us

Reach out toÌýyour admission counselor, browseÌýadmissions' latest blogÌýcontent, find out when we will be visiting your area and connect with usÌý@FutureBuffsÌýon social.

Visit Boulder virtually

The ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ18's campus is truly one of a kind, and you can begin to experience it from anywhere in the world. Check out our virtual tour of several sites in the College of Arts and Sciences to learn more about our students' experiences.