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Welcome to the
Barefield College
of Arts & Sciences

As the academic core of UA, the Barefield College of Arts & Sciences is a forward-thinking leader in the arts, humanities, and natural and social sciences.

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Degree Programs

Our 80+ majors, minors, concentrations, and pre-professional tracks include several that are unique in our state.

Advising

From your first semester through your last, our Student Services Center is here to guide you in planning your academic career.

Scholarships

We award 2,000 scholarships each year to new, transfer, and continuing students.

BCAS STUDENT SERVICES CENTER

CHART YOUR COURSE
FOR SUCCESS

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Work with an academic advisor to create a personalized plan that aligns with your goals, keeps you on track to graduation, and helps you make the most of your college experience.

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ONE DEPARTMENT,
MANY SKILLS

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In the American studies master’s program, EK Zimmerman-Lydon has found a program where she conducts research, teaches classes and prepares for her future in law school.

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HIGHEST HONOR IN PHYSICS

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Dr. Francis Halzen, the principal investigator of IceCube Neutrino Observatory which has a research group at UA led by Dr. Dawn Williams and Dr. Marcos Santander, won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics.

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Listen Up!

Looking for a new podcast? The Barefield College of Arts and Sciences has some recommendations! Several BCAS faculty produce podcasts, covering everything from wellness and popular trends to biology and race.

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By the Numbers

  • 9,140

    undergraduate students enrolled in Fall 2024

  • 57%

    pre-health graduates accepted to med school — 11% higher than U.S. average

  • 85%

    pre-law graduates accepted to law school, many attending top 14 schools

Events

Oct 21

Irish-America 250: The Revolutionary Lives and Legacies of the Irish in America

6:00 PM
Oct 22

Astronomy Public Night

6:30 PM
Oct 26

Registration for Spring 2027 Begins

Oct 29

Mid-Semester Study Break – Classes Dismissed

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