Explore, discover, and create your own story in CLAS. With more than 50 majors to choose from, you'll gain the skills to succeed and graduate ready for what's next.
Find what fulfills you in CLAS.
Nearly every academic discipline is at your fingertips—a benefit of being in the university's largest college.
Prepare for possibility
A liberal arts education is more than just a degree–it's a foundation for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and impact.
What's happening in CLAS
What's happening in CLAS
Jason Robey investigates changes in American incarceration
International silent film retrospective highlights growing work at Iowa
CLAS alumnus Scott Icenogle turns his Iowa memories into music
Matthew Neill Null helps students find a distinctive voice
Dorit Kliemann researches the remarkable social brain
Helen Lillie on how stories can improve health decisions
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2026-2027 academic year data
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Reporting related to graduates from summer 2024–spring 2025
CLAS offers you something special:
A vibrant liberal arts experience in the heart of a major research university.
Ready to start?
Submit your application, or accept your admission, to start your journey in CLAS. With 58 majors to choose from—you'll graduate ready for your next step.