Explore, discover, and create your own story in CLAS. With more than 60 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
The ‘Iowa Idea’ takes flight in Iceland
English faculty Tara Bynum receives $50,000 John Carter Brown Library fellowship
When an image becomes a place: How Kaia Olsen reimagines visual storytelling
"One Moment": Luis Muñoz publishes first North American poetry collection
How conversations shape family relationships, according to CLAS professor Sylvia Mikucki-Enyart
How CLAS philosopher Katarina Perovic cultivates nimbleness of thought
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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 65 majors to choose from—you'll graduate ready for your next step.