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We all have an essential need to ask why. In the College of Liberal Arts (CLA), we never stop asking that question.  In fact, as we say at the U of M, we’re driven to discover.

Our faculty can prepare you for lifelong discovery, achievement, leadership and civic involvement in pursuit of a better world. How? CLA brings together diverse disciplines and perspectives. You’ll study the sciences, mathematics, fine arts, social sciences, languages and culture: the basis of a liberal education. You’ll gain skills in problem solving, critical thinking, communication, language and understanding other points of view.

So, what do you want to know? We invite you to learn more about us and bring your questions. We’ll be glad to help you discover the answers.

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Why CLA?

• Extraordinary Location: Part of the Twin Cities campus, CLA lies at the heart of a thriving metropolitan community. Become part of it. Explore and take your education beyond the classroom.
• Outstanding People: CLA’s award-winning faculty include scholars and artists who change the world through ground-breaking research and innovative creative expression. Our students have won many of the most prestigious academic scholarships in the country. Connect with them. Find what drives you to discover.
• Exceptional Opportunities: CLA and the U of M offer freshman seminars, hundreds of student groups, leadership development, internships, career service and more than 65 majors. Join in. Make your mark.

Driven to Discover

We are all born with a fundamental need to discover. At the University of Minnesota, this curiosity is part of our collective DNA. We provide a thriving community for those with an overwhelming drive to teach and to learn, to research and to serve. We also celebrate those whose searches have led to discoveries that have changed the world. At the U of M, we continually inspire the next generation of innovators and empower each other during our search for knowledge. We are Driven to Discover.