Academics
Imagine your future. Look around UNH’s largest college and you’ll see amazing potential everywhere. Start with incredible choices in exceptional, experiential programs, some of the world’s best teachers and scholars and innovative, unparalleled research. Discover your passions at one of the nation’s top public universities in a caring community of small class sizes, responsive advisors and an approachable, accomplished faculty. Explore COLA’s many programs of study and interdisciplinary studies in the humanities, social sciences, fine and performing arts and education. If you're not sure what you want to major in, you've come to the right place — our faculty and advisors will guide you. Find what you love, then choose a major, or two. Or enrich your major with minors. Go beyond the classroom with internships and our more than 500 plus study abroad programs. Spark a lifelong love for learning. Start now.
Explore Programs
Undergraduate Programs
Exceptional academic programs infused with real-world learning.
Graduate Programs
Programs at the cutting-edge of knowledge in an R1 research institution.
Undeclared Students
Undeclared is a great way to start your academic journey. The College of Liberal Arts is the perfect place to explore your options. Our faculty and staff will help you discover the path that’s right for you.
The College of Liberal Arts is your launchpad. Here, you’ll have the options and freedom to find your path while mastering your understanding of language and people — unique liberal arts skills at the heart of nearly every work and life endeavor.
Regardless of the major, you’ll develop the skills that fuel workplace success, such as heightened critical thinking, complex problem solving and communication. Browse our Alumni Spotlights to see the range of careers our graduates enjoy.
Cognates
Cognates are three-course sequences that develop career-oriented skills. Whether you are undeclared and exploring program options or have already decided on a course of study, cognates help build your resume and develop in-demand skill sets for the professional world.
- Art History, Design, and Computer Sciences
- Digital Writing and Literature
- Intercultural Communication for the Professional World
- Medical Sociology
- Philosophy of Business, Innovation and Technology
- Political and Legal Philosophy
- Skills and Perspectives for the Digital World
- Studies in Fashion and Design
- Studies in the Design of Interior Space
- Technical Writing and Public Speaking
Pre-Law Advising
If your goal is to attend law school, we're here to help.
Phi Beta Kappa
A national honor society for the liberal arts and sciences.
Student Clubs/Orgs
Tons of ways to get involved in co- or extra-curricular activities.
Tool for Success
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