In the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, our curiosity propels us to seek a better tomorrow, today.
We ask big questions, try new things, and find unexpected answers. We chase breakthroughs, question assumptions, and embrace inventive ways of thinking. Because tomorrow is better when we seek it together—so we seek it with everything we’ve got.
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HEAR DIRECTLY FROM CURRENT STUDENTS & RECENT GRADS ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE IN THE COLLEGE OF LAS.
In the LAS Insider blog, students and alumni share their personal stories and insights throughout the academic year at the University of Illinois. Get an inside look at what it's like to be a student in the College of LAS.
Expand your global competency by studying abroad. Applications for fall and academic year programs are due February 15, 2025.
LAS by the numbers
99.6%of Illinois students take a class in LAS
70majors offered within LAS
18:1average student to faculty ratio in LAS classes
33%of campus' tenure-track faculty members work in LAS
180,000network of LAS alumni
Full profileLearn more about the College of LAS.
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The Paul M. Lisnek LAS Hub is a space for students to find the support and resources you'll need throughout your undergraduate experience.
The Fall 2024 issue of The Quadrangle is available! From unique animal encounters to exploring with printing presses, check out the latest stories about LAS alumni, faculty, and students.
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