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About the College
Welcome to the College of Arts and Science!
Welcome, Class of 2029, to Miami University and the College of Arts and Science! It is my honor and pleasure to welcome you, our newest members of the Miami community.
CAS is an academic powerhouse, with dozens of majors, minors, and other opportunities to choose from. We are Miami’s largest and most perse pision. Our faculty are deeply committed teacher-scholars who will be with you every step of your college journey. We want you to succeed and thrive, during your college years and beyond.
I’m sure you’re getting a lot of advice as you start college. Indulge me — here are a few friendly pointers for your first year:
- Challenge yourself. Take a class or two outside your chosen major, just for fun. Who knows, you might find a new passion — and if you don’t, at least you learned something new.
- Go beyond the classroom. Get a part-time job, a job shadow, internship, or a research position with our cutting-edge faculty. These experiences can turbocharge your skills, and your employability too. Start early and don’t be afraid to start at entry-level — everyone has to work their way up.
- Ask for help early. Professors are there for you in their office hours. Your CAS advisor can help you identify key resources such as tutoring, career advising, and wellness. You can follow @miami_casadvising_ on Instagram for timely tips and reminders.
- Show up and put yourself out there. Try out different clubs and organizations. Get out of your room — take a walk, go to the Rec Center, study in a new place. Talk to the person next to you in class or at the dining hall. You will never again be together with this many smart, motivated peers, so get to know them!
Check out the Welcome Week and First 50 Days page and download the Miami University Events app to find events related to your major and other interests. You can also follow CAS via our Instagram channel, @miamiohcas, for various news and highlights.
I wish you the best in your first of four great years at Miami.
With Love and Honor,
Renée Baernstein, Dean and Professor of History
Representing nearly half of all students, the College of Arts and Science (CAS) is Miami University's largest division and home to a rich and immersive range of majors, co-majors, and minors in the physical/biological sciences, social sciences, and humanities. These programs will bolster your critical thinking and communication skills and cultivate your intellect and creativity – characteristics that are highly desired by all sorts of employers.
Our Mission
The mission of the College of Arts and Science is to develop in our students the knowledge and skills for success in a dynamic, global society and to foster excellence in creativity and research. (adopted April 2012)
Our rich diversity of academic programs provide critical thinking and communication skills and present a broad range of opportunities and experiences. We design these programs to cultivate intellect and creativity and to encourage empathy and working for the common good, all of which are key building blocks to career success in our ever-changing, globally-minded workforce.
Graduates of the College of Arts and Science can pursue any field or profession they desire because they received a broad, rigorous education that challenges and inspires them. And when you enroll at CAS, you will, too.
Where Passion and Talent Create Change and Opportunity
Discover why arts and science graduates are sought by top employers.
98.4%
of May 2022 graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school by fall
94%
of 2023-24 senior Miami applicants were accepted to law school (compared to 80% national average for the same period)
61.3%
of first-time applicants were accepted into medical school; around 20% higher than national average
Interdisciplinary Programs
CAS and Miami University as a whole are continuously revising our program offerings to meet the needs of the 21st century. Our interdisciplinary programs in the CAS reflect a school-wide commitment to prepare students for active roles in the new global community. Some of these programs include:
The Humanities Center
The Humanities Center fosters creative exchanges and collaborations among faculty, students, and outside experts.
The Center for Community Engagement in Over-the-Rhine
The Center for Community Engagement in Over-the-Rhine residency program tackles urban problems and policies.
Inside Workshops
Miami's Inside Workshops in Hollywood, Washington, New York, London, and other cultural capitals, offer a series of study-away programs dedicated to professionalizing the liberal arts
Scripps Gerontology Center
The Scripps Gerontology Center serves as a resource for policymakers and service providers to make a difference in the lives of aging individuals.
International Opportunities
All CAS students are encouraged to be among the nearly 2,000 students who participate in study abroad and study away programs each year. These programs may be offered over the summer, during the academic year, or in Miami's recently established Winter Term. Undergraduates may earn Miami credit at the Dolibois European Center in Luxembourg, on one of the many faculty-led programs in Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America (as well as a variety of locations in the United States), or through transfer credit programs, such as exchanges.
Scholarships, Fellowships, Awards, and Internships
As a Miami student, you have the opportunity to pursue countless scholarships and honors. Our faculty can help you prepare for competitive awards such as the Rhodes, Truman, Goldwater, Marshall, Gates Cambridge, Beinecke, and Udall Scholarships.
The College of Arts and Science
Representing nearly half of all students, the College of Arts and Science (CAS) is Miami University's largest division and the centerpiece of liberal arts — the wide range of subjects in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities crucial for the development of key professional skills desired by employers.
Contact Us
100 Bishop Circle
143 Upham Hall
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio 45056
CAS@MiamiOH.edu
513-529-1234
