Innovative Academic Programs

Combining breadth and depth is the hallmark of the School of Arts & Sciences (SAS) at the University of Rochester. We continue to expand, enhance, and raise the profiles of our programs and scholarly offerings.

  • World-Class Programs

    With 19 departments, more than a dozen programs, and numerous centers and institutes, the School of Arts & Sciences is the largest school at the University.

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  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration

    The School of Arts & Sciences celebrates and encourages deliberate intersections between disciplines to create an environment where scholars can thrive.

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  • Rigorous Wonder

    Our programs, centers, and institutes build upon the expertise of our nationally and internationally recognized faculty, scholars, and educators.

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Supporting Your Journey

Graduate Education Office

The Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA) Office is available to help our graduate students with everything from applications and financial aid to thesis defense and professional development. GEPA also offers several events throughout the year for prospective graduate students interested in joining one of our programs.

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Our Programs

The School of Arts & Sciences offers over 20 different graduate programs spanning the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. These programs are further supported by the University’s research centers and institutes, many of which are internationally known and thrive on the University’s culture of interdisciplinary research.

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Joining the Rochester Community

About Our City

Students in the School of Arts & Sciences study at the 154-acre River Campus, just two miles from downtown Rochester and nestled along the shore of the Genesee River. The city offers an outstanding arts and cultural scene, with vibrant seasonal changes—from snowy winters to colorful autumns—and a strong legacy of social justice shaped by Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, and others.

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