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The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is made up of cutting-edge researchers, world-renowned instructors, and a supportive community, all here to help you succeed.

Your major in the humanities will give you a lot of options for life on campus and beyond. Harness the power inside you by accepting your admission today.

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As a student, you'll enjoy intimate, engaging courses with inspiring professors. Take a stroll on the Main Quad with us and hear from some of them! >>> Watch full series

🔸 Philosophy: Noël Saenz
🔹 Classics: Antony Augoustakis
🔸 Latina/Latino studies & English: Ángel García
🔹 Creative writing: Amy Hassinger

My favorite humanities memory at UIUC

"One of my favorite memories comes from the class SPAN 228 (Spanish Composition). Not only did I have a wonderful TA, but we were able to write about whatever we found interesting. I wrote a whole essay analyzing a song from one of my favorite artists—Bad Bunny!"

- Kamila Marszalik, Spanish and English

Celebrate culture

LAS students have access to some of the best university libraries in the nation, as well as amazing university museums, cultural houses, and performing arts centers.

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A day in the life of a student

Curious what a day at UIUC will look like? Follow along with Issy—a recent grad who majored in English, Latina/Latino studies, and political science—as she takes us through a typical day on campus for her this year.

Learning in engaging courses. Hanging with friends on the Main Quad. Completing unique internships. There are so many things to look forward to this fall!

My favorite humanities memory at UIUC

"Going into the library's Main Stacks for the first time while conducting research for my HIST 200 (Introduction to Historical Interpretation) project. It's so easy to get distracted and look for materials not related to your current project!"

- Jason Smith, History

Books by faculty

As a student in LAS, you'll take courses with professors who are not only the top in their fields but published authors in the topics they teach.

Check out books recently published by LAS faculty.

"Animalia: An Anti-Imperial Bestiary for Our Times" cover

"Silius Italicus’ Punica: Rome’s War with Hannibal" cover