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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

Degree Programs

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

Advising

Advising

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

Scholarships

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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FROM ASSURE TO NIH

Four students holding research awards

Four students in the Iyengar lab used funding from the Arts & Sciences Support for Undergraduate Research (ASSURE) program to pursue research projects, and their findings contributed to the preliminary data for a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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MARCHING IN THE MACY’S

Million Dollar Band marching in the UA Homecoming parade

When the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade steps off from Central Park West in Manhattan this month, the Million Dollar Band will take part in the cherished holiday tradition, telecast on NBC Thanksgiving morning.

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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

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