Academics

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College ofArts& Sciences

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Inthe College of Arts& Sciences, you inhabitaworld of exploration, research, and discovery—apathway toknowledgeandpersonal understandingforged by you, for you.

We’re motivated by a desire to discover solutions to big problems. Tell us what you’re curious about, and we’ll help you make your mark. You can develop your interests and realize your unique potential while learning about what came before, what is happening now, where we are going, and how to make adifference.

Thelargestundergraduate division, the College of Arts & Sciences offers more than 70majors and minors you can choose from to create your own combination of study—from psychology and biology to American culture studies and philosophy. Whatever your academic journey may be, you are sure to encounter ideas and perspectives that will hone your ability to think critically and solve difficult, real-world problems. Our programs live at the intersection of it all and allow you the flexibility to find your own path to reach yourgoals.

Your intellectual journey may even take you beyond the walls of the classroom. As you work side by side with renowned faculty, you may discover opportunities for civic andcommunityengagement, experiential learning, or study abroad.You’llexperiencehow breakthroughs—scientific or creative, academic or personal—happenwhen ideas collide.

84%

of classes have fewer than 25 students

79%

of science majors participatein faculty-mentored undergraduate research

66%

of A&S students have majors or second majors in humanities and social science fields

80%

of students who participate in our PreHealth advising program are admitted to medical school the first time they apply

Olin Business School

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At Olin, we know time and experiencesmatter. Andthatthemore you learn, the more opportunitiesyou have togrow andbecome the personyou want tobe.

As an Olin student, you’ll begin your immersion in business on day one—with a solid business core and experiential learning opportunities your very first semester. With four years to discover and develop your passions, you’ll graduate ready to create change in the world.

WashU Olin has a longstanding tradition of excellence and is consistently ranked as one of the best business schools in the country. Our size allows for a more personalized educationalexperience in an environment that fosters collaboration and creativity. Duringyourstudies,you’llgain a global view of business and learn to think innovatively, no matter what career path youfollow.Olin’scurriculum is carefully crafted so you can encounter real-world learning opportunities and have a great jumping-offpointforexploring

career options that interest you most. Our interdisciplinary approach includes a high number of electives, so you can pursue interests outside Olin.

We’re dedicated to enriching yourundergraduate experience, and we’ll help you chart your own unique path in order to accomplish your personal and professionalgoals.

63%

of Olin students studyabroad

90%

of business courses have fewer than 50 students enrolled

97%

of BSBA students over the last five years reported accepting a job within 90 days of graduation

Sam Fox School of Design & VisualArts

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The Sam FoxSchool isa close-knitcommunityof creative,engagedarchitecture, art, and designstudents workingtomake positive change inthe world.

Our flexible degree programs provide in-depth studies in your chosen area— architecture, studio art, communication design, and fashion design—as well as a strong liberal arts foundation. We offer a range of courses to support your interests. You’ll also take classes in many other disciplines at WashU and can earn a minor, second major, or dual degree.

The Sam Fox School includes the world-class Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, where all students enjoy free membership, and a dedicated artandarchitecturelibrary. Our expansive facilities include a new digital fabrication lab, a printmaking and book studio, a textile studio, and more. Our faculty are nationallyandinternationally recognized in their fields, and are deeply committed toteaching. You’ll receive individualized instruction to develop exceptional skills. We offer a range of courses to support your interests, whetherthat’sinanimation, landscapearchitecture,drone photography, or printing 3-D ceramics.

A foundation for rewardingcareers Many Sam Fox School graduates go on to become renowned artists, architects, and designers. But they also use their creative foundation as a launchpad for rewarding careers as business executives, educators,doctors,filmmakers, museum professionals, entrepreneurs,andattorneys. Whatever vision you have for your future, your Sam Fox School education will uniquely prepare you to flourish.

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degree paths—BFA, BS, and BA—to support your professional goals

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minors: Architecture, Architectural History & Theory, Creative Practice for Social Change, Design, HumanComputerInteraction, LandscapeArchitecture, Studio Art, and Urban Design

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of our studentsearn a dual degree, second major, or minorin anotherdiscipline, rangingfromMarketing to Music to Computer Science.

McKelvey Schoolof Engineering

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Engineeringstudents atWashUdon’tjuststudy about the challenges facingsociety— theysolvethem.

Whetherthey’redeveloping lifesaving medical devices or discoveringnewsustainable energy sources, students at the McKelvey School of Engineering are passionate about making the world a better place.

With nearly a dozen majors and a range of minors and interdisciplinaryprograms, students can tailor their degrees to fit their interests. SinceMcKelveyEngineering encouragescollaboration across disciplines, you’ll also learn from professors and researchers outside of engineering, including those at our nationally ranked School of Medicine. And coursework isn’t limited to sitting in a classroom. Develop your owncurriculumthrough independentstudy,hands-on research opportunities, and internships.

Here, you’ll also find a community of like-minded peers who’ll challenge, support, and motivate you as you prepare to engineer the future. Our students frequently

collaborate to solve problems in the community, launch their own businesses, and volunteer in international service projects.

And when you graduate, you’ll be a part of a close-knit network of WashU engineers pursuing careers in academia, health care, cybersecurity, energy, aerospace, and entrepreneurship.Jointhenext generation of leaders who are changing the way people live, work, and play.

56%

of first-year students are women or fromtraditionally underrepresented backgrounds

95%

ofreportingBSgraduates securedpostgraduate opportunities—jobs, graduate school, or internships—within six months of graduation

60%

of students complete a second major, minor, or second degree

Beyond Boundaries Program

Thismultidisciplinary program equips studentsto makea real difference in a complicated world.

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Beyond Boundaries Program

The Beyond Boundaries Program allows you to enter WashU unaffiliated with any one division for your first year. The program provides the opportunity to address challenges that do not reside within the territory of a single discipline. We value you as an intellectual explorer, and one who can identify your own path through innovative recombination and invention across schools. You are sure to encounter ideas and perspectives that will hone your ability to think critically and solve difficult, real-world problems. If you are a talented, self-initiated, and self-motivatedstudentwhowants to pursue broad interests across academicdisciplinesandperspectives, we encourage you to apply for this uniqueprogram.