Explore, discover, and create in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. 

No matter which of our 70 majors you choose—your undergraduate education and experience in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will give you the foundation you need to meet your academic and personal goals. With dedicated advisors, support staff, and faculty mentors, you'll receive the support you need every step along the way. 

Browse the resources and services available to help answer your questions, discuss challenges, and help you graduate. Even though our college is big, CLAS is a community that supports each other. Please reach out so we can help you.

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Helping you find your way

Your academic advisor will give you expert guidance and advice tailored to your department and major in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Your advisor is a great place to start when any question arrises academically or otherwise. 

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Supporting your success

College isn't easy—and that's okay. Explore some of the academic and study resources available to you, like tutoring and help centers, in addition to financial aid, legal advice, career services, and more.
 

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Prioritizing your mental health

Your wellbeing is most important and key in helping you stay on track with your studies. Explore the high-quality mental health and wellness services and resources available to you.

We're here for you

CLAS Undergraduate Programs

Our staff can answer your questions about college policies, help navigate academic concerns, explain how to meet graduation requirements, and so much more! We'll be with you every step of the way.

Student stories

CLAS can take you into other parts of the world, connect you to service work, and help you gain real-world experience through coursework and projects. 

Our students present their research, publish their writing, exhibit their artwork, and put on spectacular performances. 

Read more about the CLAS student experience. 

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Want to do well in your courses? Talk to your teachers

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Meeting your instructors is the “secret cheat code to college success” according to one UI professor, but it doesn’t have to be a secret. CLAS academic advisors bust three myths about faculty drop-in hours and offer tips for meeting with your teachers.
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New beginnings: Strategies for a successful semester

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Check out these tips from Learning at Iowa for advice on mindset, goal setting, time management, and note-taking to help you kick off the spring semester.
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Spring 2025: Important dates and deadlines for students

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
As a student at the University of Iowa and in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, stay on top of these important dates and deadlines.

Here to help you succeed

As Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education, I lead a team of welcoming, enthusiastic, and caring academic professionals called CLAS Undergraduate Programs, or CLAS UP for short. We’re committed to helping you from when you begin classes through graduation day to help you achieve your goals. Working together across academic advising, policy, curriculum, academic assessment, and admissions to support your journey, we’ll also connect you to campus resources for mental and physical health and wellness, basic needs, academic tutoring, engagement opportunities, and more. We’re here to help you! We also support faculty and instructors in providing a robust and engaging undergraduate education, in and beyond the classroom. 

Please explore the wide variety of academic paths and many opportunities for immersive learning, hands-on research, and creativity that only the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences can deliver. We are excited to work with you to create an academic experience that will excite, fulfill, and prepare you for a successful future!

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Cornelia Lang, PhD

Title/Position
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education
Professor