College of Arts and Sciences

About the College

Undergraduate

With over 60 majors and minors, many with specialized concentrations, we're at the center of USF's undergraduate life.

Graduate

We offer many unique master's programs in this city of innovation, entrepreneurship, and culture.

Beyond The Classroom

Environmental Science students camp at nearby Swanton Pacific Ranch.

Astronomy, Zachary Raha ’16 examines the properties of a distant supernova

Students install an art show in the XARTS Lounge Gallery

Get your hands dirty in the Community Garden and learning about organic gardening, permaculture, and urban homesteading.

The Democratize Computing Lab focuses on empowers humanity majors, business students, and makers of all types

Architecture and Community Design students created a 3D virtually tour of Mission Santa Cruz.

Spend a semester studying and interning in Washington DC.

Math Circles gives USF students the opportunity to teach middle and high school students around the Bay Area.

Our Stories

Child raising hand in classroom

Fast Track for Teacher Training

USF offers degree and credential in four years, responding to state educator shortage

USF Rises in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

USF to Host Global Climate Summit

Sport Management Top 10 in World

USF Makes Princeton Review’s Top Colleges List

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Upcoming Events

Thacher Thursday

Thursday, Sep 20 12 – 1 p.m.

Gleeson Library - GL Thacher Gallery Event

MAPC Speaker Series Presents Kelly McGinnis

Thursday, Sep 20 6 – 7 p.m.

Downtown Campus - SFH 453 - Classroom

MFA in Writing Program Reading Series Presents Kevin Young

Thursday, Sep 20 7:45 – 9:30 p.m.

Fromm Hall - FR 125 - Maraschi Room

MA in International Studies Information Session

Friday, Sep 21 12 – 1 p.m.

Downtown Campus - SFH 434 - Conference Room

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