Seattle University's largest college with 31 departments and programs, we offer:
We provide programs and advising for:
"Our quality liberal arts education allows you to not only master the tools and milieu of the 21st century, but to also lead the shaping of that environment from a position of creativity and critical thought, toward a greater good for all."
“Whatever undergraduate major they may choose, students who pursue their major within the context of a broad liberal education substantially increase their likelihood of achieving long-term professional success."
See, understand, and generate possibility both within and beyond yourself, your community, and our world.
College of Arts & Sciences academic programs involve you in:
Grounded in the Catholic-Jesuit intellectual tradition and respectful of its vision of the human person, we prepare you for:
"93% of employers agree that candidates’ demonstrated capacity to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems is more important than their undergraduate major."
What else do employers seek that you will build through your liberal arts education?
75%: more emphasis on ethical decision making
81%: more emphasis on critical thinking and analytic reasoning
89%: more emphasis on written and oral communication
Learn more about the value of a liberal arts education
Join Seattle University and the Department of Public Affairs and Nonprofit Leadership for the Winter Quarter “Conversations.”
Jan 29, 2024
Recent accomplishments by our faculty, alumni and students
Nov 14, 2023
Read More about November 2023: College of Arts and Sciences Community News
Gallery exhibitions, theatre, concerts and book events
Nov 12, 2023
Read More about November and December Events in the College of Arts and Sciences
From an exciting music video created by our students abroad to a wide variety of publishing and presenting by faculty, the Arts and Sciences community has been busy.
Oct 11, 2023
Read More about Student, Alumni and Faculty News: October 2023
Congressman Adam Smith and Dr. Umair A. Shah, Secretary of Health, Washington, discuss the intersection of individual mental health issues and how they affect the broader political dialogue.
Oct 2, 2023
Read More about "Coping with Mental Health Challenges, the Personal and the Political"
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Our peer-reviewed online publication provides editorial apprenticeship through a credit-bearing program that trains students to share stewardship of the journal and learn vital online publishing skills.
Read More about Seattle University Undergraduate Research Journal
Our annual literary magazine features the best literature and visual art of the Seattle U community. Copies are available in the English Department.
Seattle U’s student-run radio station is known for rich musical diversity. Great college radio with today's best music from every genre and the latest news and information about SU.
Seattle U's student newspaper since 1933. Issues hit the stands every Wednesday with news that is informed, engaging and reflective of the values of the SU community.