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In Arts & Sciences, you'll begin an education that will carry you through a lifetime of personal and professional excellence. We believe that you can and will make an impact in the world with remarkable tools and relationships at your side.

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A liberal arts education from Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis provides you with the opportunity to explore the intellectual resources necessary in all occupations. Your studies here will give you a heightened spirit of inquiry, a well-developed ability to organize and synthesize complex information, deep skills in both written and oral expression, and access to a diverse range of courses in more than 50 different fields, ranging from anthropology and biochemistry to mathematics and performing arts. 

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Apply as an undergraduate

How you apply to Arts & Sciences depends on what level you're coming in. Undergraduate students have a dedicated admissions site, so you can learn about different requirements for international, transfer undergraduate students, with a step-by-step process for what you'll need before you apply and support tailored toward incoming undergraduates.

Undergraduate Admissions

Apply as a graduate student

Visit the Office of Graduate Studies to learn more about admissions to the over 35 doctoral programs and 20 master’s degreeoptions. The Office of Graduate Studies awards all of the Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Arts & Sciences. Check our listings carefully, as the graduate application deadlines and requirements will vary by degree and program.

The Office of Graduate Studies

Apply as a student of continuing education

The curious mind never stops learning. We are here to support your lifelong journey, regardless of what your next step might be. Continuing Education students who are seeking college credits must apply, but you can also take continuing education course at any time without applying.

School of Continuing & Professional Studies
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