Welcome to the College of Arts and Sciences

As the College of Arts and Sciences welcomes students back to campus, we asked our alumni to share messages of encouragement and support.

Five departments in the College of Arts and Sciences are home to graduate programs and specialty areas newly ranked among the nation’s best, according to the U.S. News & World Report.

Navigating COVID-19 demands ingenuity, compassion, empathy and spirit. Now more than ever, we’re striving to act together to develop new solutions and find ways to help. Together, we are and always will be champions for people. And together, we will weather this storm.

This gift, the largest philanthropic contribution made by an individual or foundation in the college’s history, includes a new music building to be named after alumnus Ratmir Timashev and his family.

The Ohio State College of Arts and Sciences is committed to excellence, which includes building a diverse, equitable and inclusive community. When entering our classrooms, labs, studios and other learning spaces, students expect a world-class educational experience inclusive of a broad range of ideas, backgrounds and experiences, and we must deliver.