Parent resources for college
Congratulations to you on your child’s exciting journey in choosing a university! We're thrilled they're considering a major within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (LAS) and would be honored to welcome them into our esteemed community.
We understand that while this is an exciting time for your family, it can also feel overwhelming. To support you, we’ve compiled parent resources for college that will guide you every step of the way, empowering you to connect with the university experience.
In the College of LAS, your child will be well-supported. The LAS Student Academic Affairs Office prioritizes student needs, ensuring that every individual has access to a breadth of resources tailored to their unique path. All LAS undergraduates benefit from comprehensive academic support, career services, and opportunities for holistic well-being and social connection. This extensive support fosters a collaborative environment, enabling students to excel and achieve outstanding outcomes.
Your child will find themselves among accomplished peers and distinguished faculty, all dedicated to fostering an elite learning atmosphere. This community encourages students to explore their passions and challenge themselves. With a focus on experiential learning, LAS students engage in hands-on projects, internships, and research that enrich their educational experience and prepare them for future success.
An LAS degree lays a powerful foundation for future success. By choosing a major in the College of LAS, your child unlocks numerous options with graduate schools and employers. Last year, an impressive 91% of recent LAS grads obtained a first destination—whether a job or further education—within just six months of graduation. This means they are stepping confidently into their futures right out of college, ready to lead and make a meaningful impact in their chosen fields.
Professors in the College of LAS are leaders in their fields, eager to share their expertise and inspire students.
Meet some of these outstanding faculty members through our 940 Feet video series.
With over 70 majors across diverse disciplines, LAS a great place for your child to explore their passions and find their path—and graduate on time, even if they change their mind in the process.
LAS at a glance
When it comes to understanding the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, sometimes numbers tell the best story! Here are some key figures that serve as valuable college parent resources for understanding your child’s opportunities within LAS.
- Over 70 majors and 60 minors, each providing a wide range of academic pathways
- Each semester, more than 1,400 unique classes are available to enrich your child’s learning experience
- An impressive 89% of LAS undergrads engage in experiential learning (internships, research projects, and service learning)
- In the 2022-2023 academic year, 440 LAS students studied abroad in 31 different countries
- 183,000+ accomplished alumni, which includes seven Nobel Laureates and nine Pulitzer Prize winners
- LAS is home to more than 14,750 students, representing 26% of the total student population on campus
- The college administers 276 scholarships, with more than $3 million awarded to support student success
- LAS students have earned numerous prestigious scholarships, including Boren Scholarships and Fellowships for international study, Critical Language Scholarships, Fulbright Awards, the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service, and Marshall, Rhodes, Schwarzman, Truman, and Goldwater scholarships
If you have questions about LAS or would like additional parent resources for college, please request additional LAS information.