College of Arts and Sciences

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College of Arts and Sciences

Learn by doing. Make mistakes. Make connections. Create a community of progress.

Ellen Veomett
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Use AI to Detect Gerrymandering

Computer Science professor uses AI to measure the impact of redrawing congressional district lines.

Karim Iliya
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Journey to the Moon

Reach for the stars and see where it takes you. For Karim Iliya ’12, that means a SpaceX trip around the moon.

Find Your Program

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Undergraduate Programs

Choose from more than 100 majors and minors. Mix them and match them to suit your interests and aspirations.

Graduate Programs

Economics? Data science? Creative writing? Museum studies? Sport management? Find the program that works for you.

Professional Certificates

Enhance your existing skills. Acquire new skills. Increase your knowledge and your value with liberal arts education — without the commitment of a full academic program.

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Top 15%

for social mobility

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ranked a best college for Veterans

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Meet Our Students

Faheema Eissar

“At USF it’s not just about finishing the program; it’s about learning — and it’s about understanding that you belong.”

Faheema Eissar

International & Development Economics MS ’23

Jae Masino

“I felt drawn to USF for the underlying social justice values present in each major and course of study.”

Jae Masino

Politics ’23

Jacqueline Ornelas

“I was drawn to the small and personal class sizes. You can connect with your professors and deeply engage with what you are learning.”

Jacqueline Ornelas

Sociology ’21

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