In the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, we seek the answers that lead us forward. The endless curiosity of our students, faculty, alumni, and staff propels us all to shape a better tomorrow. We ask big questions, try new things, and find unexpected answers.
About the College of LAS
The largest college at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, LAS fosters a deep appreciation for science, culture, and society. Through 70 majors, 60 minors, and numerous certificates, our nearly 15,000 students explore their curiosities through hands-on learning, so they can achieve today what they couldn’t even imagine yesterday.
We navigate the intersections of various fields to achieve personal breakthroughs, establish meaningful connections, and make a difference. No matter their area of expertise, our 600+ LAS faculty are chasing breakthroughs, questioning assumptions, and embracing inventive ways of thinking. We investigate renewable energy sources, study the ways we interact to help bridge divides, investigate history—and make it.
With 185,000+ alumni in 150 countries and all 50 states, LAS’s legacy provides students and alumni with the confidence to have a positive impact on the world around them. LAS alumni are accomplished people who change the world every day. They include Nobel Laureates and Pulitzer Prize winners, as well as business leaders, public servants, entrepreneurs, teachers, and researchers who are working towards a better tomorrow, today.
Because tomorrow is better when we seek it together. So we seek it with everything we’ve got.
The College of LAS is home to 70 majors and 60+ minors across the life, physical, and mathematical sciences, humanities, ethnic studies, and social and behavioral sciences.
With the education and experience they gain in LAS, our students, faculty members, staff, and alumni ask big questions that lead to bigger answers.
Any way you look at it, the College of LAS is an amazing place. Read a letter from Venetria K. Patton, Harry E. Preble Dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
College of LAS administrative units
LAS staff members support a variety of efforts that span all areas of the college. Access the College of LAS directory to reach staff in administration offices.
The LAS community
The College of LAS fosters a supportive environment rich in opportunities for growth, learning, and connection. With dedicated resources and unwavering support, LAS is a place where everyone can reach their fullest potential and contribute to a vibrant, enriching campus experience.
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