One College. Three Divisions.
Endless Opportunities.
The College of Arts and Sciences is about exploring, understanding, and finding meaning in the world we live in through research, scholarship, and creative activities in the natural sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities. Explore all we have to offer.
Discover Your Path
In spring 2023, we conferred degrees to 1,100 undergraduate students with 431 different first and second major and minor combinations.
Student Numbers
7,011
Undergraduate first majors
521
Undergraduate second majors
2,772
Undergraduate Minors
1,176
Graduate Students
“We equip our students with fundamental skills like critical thinking, effective written and oral communication, and the capacity to work with diverse groups and viewpoints while also providing them with a deep dive into cutting-edge knowledge and opportunities for one-on-one explorations with international scholars.”
Chuck Collins
Executive Associate Dean
College of Arts and Sciences
Academics
We offer more than 100 majors and minors across 21 unique departments and schools.
Research & Creative Activity
We support interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary endeavors.
Alumni & Giving
Continued philanthropic support is critical to the efforts of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Faculty and Staff Resources
College of Arts and Sciences faculty and staff can explore information on our college hub, including policies, procedures, announcements, and more.
College of Arts and Sciences in the News
- Call for Proposals: Connecting Across Disciplines 2025 ConferenceTheme: Access and Advocacy for Mental Health in East Tennessee Connecting Across Disciplines is a… Read more: Call for Proposals: Connecting Across Disciplines 2025 Conference
- New Course Prepares Vols for Ethical Use of AIA new course launched this fall to help equip University of Tennessee students with skills… Read more: New Course Prepares Vols for Ethical Use of AI
- UT Team Finds Unexpected Behavior in Magnetized MaterialA semiconducting blend of manganese, silicon, and tellurium has excited a team of UT-led collaborators… Read more: UT Team Finds Unexpected Behavior in Magnetized Material
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