About the College
Vols with Vision, Welcome Home
UT’s first college, the College of Arts and Sciences, is where the Volunteer spirit was born and lives large. When you are part of this college – whether through a Vol Core class or pursuing one of our 40+ undergraduate majors – you’re never sitting on the sidelines.
In our college, passionate people and the power of ideas create an atmosphere of “What will we think of next?” You are in a place where big ideas don’t just live in textbooks; they’re being discovered right down the hall.
In everything we do, we’re always looking to actually move the needle – whether that means launching a rewarding career or making a breakthrough that changes what we know and how we live for the better.
“The College of Arts and Sciences provides students all the benefits of a liberal arts experience within a world-class research university. Our passionate academic community shares the power of ideas to embody the strategic vision of a 21st century public flagship university. We represent the very best of humanities, arts, social sciences, and natural sciences training to help students find their unique paths to success.”
Gina Owens
Interim Divisional Dean for Social Science
The College of Arts and Sciences Advantage
In the UT College of Arts and Sciences, we are here to help students craft a professional journey that is less about fitting in and more about standing out. We provide the academic guidance; our students draw their destination.
Students in our college learn the clarity to communicate complex ideas in a voice that is all their own and the insight to cut through the noise and analyze information from multiple angles.
Students with a degree from the UT College of Arts and Sciences have deep expertise in one area and the versatility to collaborate across many – making them a great fit for any profession.