Prospective Students
Discover your future at the College of Arts and Humanities.
Welcome to a Vibrant Community of Innovators
Located near the nation's capital, the University of Maryland’s College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU) offers a rich and diverse environment where students from all backgrounds come together to explore, create, and think critically. Experience the best of both worlds: the close-knit feel of a small liberal arts college with the vast opportunities of a major research university.
Shape Your Path with Expert Guidance
Our faculty are leaders in their fields, dedicated to nurturing your potential as a thinker, creator, and innovator. Through our unique Arts for All initiative, we connect the arts with science and technology, fostering interdisciplinary learning and collaboration that prepares you for real-world challenges.
Expand Your Opportunities
At ARHU, your education extends beyond the classroom. Our integrated career initiative provides personalized academic and career advising, ensuring you’re ready for success. With a 97% job and graduate school placement rate, our alumni thrive in fields like arts, government, entrepreneurship, and technology. Benefit from our strong connections, including internships with the Smithsonian Institution and roles in renowned organizations.
Engage Globally and Locally
Explore your interests on campus, in the D.C. area, and around the world. Participate in study abroad programs across 30 countries, and engage with a curriculum that encourages you to think globally while acting locally.
Take the Next Step
Embark on a journey that blends creativity, critical thinking, and practical experience. Connect with us to learn more about what the College of Arts and Humanities can offer. Join our mailing list, view our videos, or browse our digital brochure to start envisioning your future at ARHU.
Get in Touch
Schedule a campus tour or converse with current students and faculty to find out why ARHU is the ideal place to start your academic and professional journey. Your path to success begins here at the University of Maryland.
Student Experience and Success Stories
Reimagining an Education in the Arts and Humanities
Academic Programs
With 14 dynamic departments and 73 diverse degrees, minors, and certificates, the College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU) lets you craft a personalized education. Explore fields from performing arts to languages and cultures. Unique to ARHU, we host the only Persian Flagship Program in the U.S. and offer five enriching Living-Learning Programs. Enjoy a tight-knit community with a 7:1 student-to-faculty ratio, while benefiting from the vast resources of a major public research university, all conveniently located near the nation's capital. Join us and shape your future in a place that blends intimacy with opportunity.
Explore Undergraduate Programs
Program Homepages
- American Studies (B.A.)
- Arabic Studies (B.A.)
- Art (Studio Art) (B.A.)
- Art History (B.A.)
- Chinese (B.A.)
- Cinema and Media Studies (B.A.)
- Classics (B.A.)
- Communication (B.A.)
- Dance (B.A.)
- English (B.A.)
- French Language & Literature (B.A.)
- German Studies (B.A.)
- History (B.A.)
- Immersive Media Design (B.A.)
- Italian Language & Literature (B.A.)
- Japanese (B.A.)
- Jewish Studies (B.A.)
- Linguistics (B.A.)
- Music (B.A.)
- Music (B.M.)
- Music (B.M.E.)
- Persian Studies (B.A.)
- Philosophy (B.A.)
- Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (B.A.)
- Religions of the Ancient Middle East (B.A.)
- Romance Languages (B.A.)
- Russian Language, Literature & Culture (B.A.)
- Spanish Language, Literature & Cultures (B.A.)
- Theatre (B.A.)
- Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies B.
Flyers & Videos
Download a printable version of our program flyers or watch videos, below. To learn about exciting new majors and minors, visit our curriculum innovations page. For a full listing of our majors, minors and certificates, visit the academic programs section of our website.
- Art: PDF
- American Studies: PDF | VIDEO
- Art History & Archaeology: PDF | VIDEO
- Classics: PDF | VIDEO
- Communication: PDF | VIDEO
- English: PDF | VIDEO
- History: PDF | VIDEO
- Jewish Studies: PDF | VIDEO
- Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies: PDF | VIDEO
- Languages, Literatures, and Cultures: PDF | VIDEO
- Linguistics: PDF
- Music: PDF | VIDEO
- Philosophy: PDF | VIDEO
- Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies: PDF | VIDEO
2024-25 Undergraduate Recruitment Brochure
Career Preparation and Internships
At the College of Arts and Humanities, we empower you to extend your learning beyond the classroom through our transformative "Be Worldwise. Get Worldready." initiative. Imagine working on international projects or engaging in cross-disciplinary teams—preparing you to thrive in the workplace and as a global citizen.
Our career initiative creatively integrates career readiness into your academic experience. You’ll benefit from strategic career preparation and personalized academic advising. Our faculty are pioneering new and reimagined courses, majors, and minors, ensuring that your education is relevant and forward-thinking. Through partnerships with renowned organizations, you'll have opportunities to work on real-world projects that seamlessly bridge theory and practice, equipping you with essential skills like leadership, problem-solving, and cross-cultural communication.
Join us in shaping your future. Discover how this initiative can help achieve your career aspirations by scheduling a meeting with our advisors or attending one of our career workshops today.
Career ResourcesScholarships and Academic Honors
Each year, the College of Arts and Humanities recognizes exceptional talent and promise by awarding a wide range of merit- and need-based scholarships. Thanks to our generous donors, these scholarships offer robust financial support, ranging from $500 to $6,000 per academic year. Many of these awards are renewable for up to four years, ensuring sustained support throughout your undergraduate journey, provided you maintain strong academic performance. New student scholarships are unveiled between mid-April and early May, while continuing students receive their awards in late spring, paving the way for academic excellence and innovation.
Learn moreLiving and Learning Programs
ARHU's Living-Learning Programs are vibrant communities designed for talented undergraduates who share common interests. These programs invite students to live in the same residence hall, engage in shared coursework, and build meaningful connections with faculty mentors. Our diverse offerings not only support graduation requirements but also integrate faculty expertise from across the college and campus to enrich the student experience.
Each program offers a unique curriculum that includes specialized seminars and extensive co-curricular activities. Students participate in collaborative research projects, presentations, and performances, fostering a culture of intellectual engagement. Additionally, they engage in community outreach through student-run mentoring and teaching initiatives, along with research practica, ensuring a comprehensive educational journey that extends beyond the classroom.
Learn MoreBoldly Human, Fearlessly Creative
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Contact
Jessica Krenek
Assistant Director, College of Arts and Humanities
1120 Francis Scott Key Hall
College Park
MD,
20742