College of Arts + Sciences: Indiana University

Make way for the leaders, creatives, and groundbreakers of tomorrow

We prepare students for an ever-changing future by providing a foundational liberal arts and sciences education that is more relevant than ever. Here, breakthroughs are fueled by unfiltered imaginations and unconventional ideas. Whether in the classroom or in the lab, on stage or in the field, you’ll gain the skills and experience you need for what’s new, next, and not-yet-imagined.

Undergraduate experience

Learn about our degree programs, the admissions process, experiential learning, research opportunities, and career preparation.

Graduate experience

Find information about graduate degree programs, admissions, funding opportunities, research, and career preparation.

College alum and Great American Baking Show winner to publish Midwestern Cookbook

From Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the iconic tent of the Great American Baking Show, Martin Sorge (B.A. ’07, English; M.P.A. ’11) is following his 2023 Baking Show win with a cookbook that highlights the flavors and culinary traditions of his Midwestern roots. Great Bakes: Modern Classic Recipes from the Midwest is a walk through the cuisine of the Great Lakes region, incorporating everything from bread recipes with German roots to dishes where the main characters are Wisconsin cherries, Hoosier sweet corn, and more.

Three College faculty members to join the Institute for Advanced Study

Three members of the faculty in the College have been chosen as Members of the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS). Located in Princeton, New Jersey, the IAS was founded in 1930 to be a leading-edge center for curiosity-driven research, becoming a model for research centers around the world. The newest College of Arts and Sciences Members of the IAS are Wendy Leutert, Dina Okamoto, and Filippo Petricca.

MQC welcomes five new member universities

IU has joined the Midwest Quantum Collaboratory (MQC), strengthening the MQC’s mission to foster deep regional connections and accelerate collaborations in quantum science and technology. This year's Entanglement conference convened MQC university researchers and administrators, leading quantum industry members, and government researchers and agencies.

IU physicists begin installing upgrades to world’s largest particle collider

Physicists at IU are part of a global scientific collaboration preparing to install new components at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world’s largest particle accelerator, to help researchers better understand the makeup of the fundamental building blocks of the universe.

IU scholars to co-lead $6M NEH grant on project confronting antisemitism worldwide

IU's Institute for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, D.C., have been awarded a $6 million grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to co-lead a three-year initiative examining antisemitism’s historical roots and its resurgence globally.

Vedanti Thorat ’26 on her pathway to a business career with purpose

Vedanti Thorat ’26 grew up in India watching her parents run their own business while helping those around them, which fueled her own passion for pursuing a business career. Thorat chose the College to prepare her for her career, while taking advantage of several professional internships at top firms during her time at IU.

A hub for curiosity + diverse thought

The College of Arts and Sciences values curiosity and diverse thought as core strengths and essential elements in the success of its educational mission. Our commitment is grounded in our aspiration to cultivate intellectual rigor and curiosity among our students and to prepare them to thrive in and contribute to a complex and interconnected world.