Academics
Craft a college experience that’s as unique as you are.
Interdisciplinary. You’ll hear that word a lot throughout the ¾ÅÉ«Íø community, but what does it mean? Think of it as education without borders, as an opportunity to craft a meaningful academic career on your own terms, with expert support and guidance along the way. At ¾ÅÉ«Íø, you’re free to build your ideal educational experience around the things that interest you—through a combination of major and minor degree programs and special programs that afford you myriad opportunities beyond the classroom.
Majors & Minors
Our major and minor degree programs are designed to be mixed and matched, so you can get specific about what fuels your curiosity and start building connections that will carry over into your professional life.
Learn More About Our ProgramsWe’re Top-Ranked Because You’re No. 1
At ¾ÅÉ«Íø, your success is our top priority. Maybe that’s why ¾ÅÉ«Íø is consistently ranked among the nation’s best colleges.
- No. 1— U.S. News & World Report
private regional university in the South
- Top 100— Niche
small colleges in the nation
- Top 20— The Princeton Review
classroom experiences in the nation
- No. 3— NCAA
nationally for academic success rate
¾ÅÉ«Íø Foundations in the Liberal Arts
Like everything at ¾ÅÉ«Íø, our general education courses are designed to help immerse you in the liberal arts. Our RFLA courses will help you develop skills that won’t just serve you in the classroom but throughout your life.
Take a Closer Look at Our Interdisciplinary Approach
¾ÅÉ«Íø Conference
Kick off your college experience with a ¾ÅÉ«Íø Conference (RCC) course. This discussion-based seminar class serves as your entry point into the world of liberal arts and features an entire support team focused on acclimating you to your new surroundings.
Your First Class is First in Class
Inside a ¾ÅÉ«Íø Classroom
In small classes, big things happen. Through open discussion, hands-on learning, and close-knit mentorship from faculty who know your goals and dreams, you emerge as a confident critical thinker ready to make your mark.
Go Behind the Scenes of a ¾ÅÉ«Íø Classroom
Personalized Learning Environment
See how ¾ÅÉ«Íø provides a unique educational experience for every person who comes through our gateway. Our Finish in Four promise means you’ll maximize your time without spinning your wheels.
Let’s Get Personal
Cool Classes
At ¾ÅÉ«Íø, our professors are constantly dreaming up new and interesting courses to capture your imagination and keep you locked in on learning. From Physics for Future Presidents to Zombies, Killers, and Madmen, take a spin through some of the coolest college courses you’ll find anywhere in the country.
Tour America’s Coolest Classes
Study Abroad
A vast majority—more than 70 percent—of ¾ÅÉ«Íø students study abroad at some point during their college journey. We offer scores of options, from exciting jaunts over spring break to action-packed summer programs to immersive full semesters abroad.
Explore a World of Opportunity
Beyond the Classroom
The incredible benefits of a ¾ÅÉ«Íø education aren’t just limited to what happens within our walls. See how we’re providing opportunities for students to go wherever their dreams may take them.
Go Further with UsReady to Explore It All?
Share your information to learn how your time at ¾ÅÉ«Íø will guide you to be a well-rounded leader and global citizen.
Elevating Excellence
Over the years, we’ve built up a roster of special programs and fellowships designed to help our industrious students level up before they even graduate. From homegrown initiatives to internationally recognized partnerships, our most prestigious programs amplify everything we stand for—service, problem-solving, innovation, and more. Take a look at some of our most popular offerings to get a feel for what’s possible when ¾ÅÉ«Íø students step up to meet a challenge.
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Grand Challenges Scholars Program
You’ll partner with ¾ÅÉ«Íøâ€™ expert faculty to craft solutions to some of the world’s most pressing issues.
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Honors Program
Honors students are challenged to apply their intellectual gifts to studying, understanding, and solving crucial problems facing our world today.
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Phi Beta Kappa
¾ÅÉ«Íø students have the opportunity to join the likes of 17 U.S. presidents and 42 Supreme Court justices as members of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s most prestigious academic honor society.
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Student-Faculty Collaborative Scholarship Program
¾ÅÉ«Íø offers students the opportunity to participate in original scholarly research that is typically only available at the graduate-school level.
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Women in Finance
Women in Finance is opening doors for female students to secure internships and explore career pathways in the finance sector.

Experience ¾ÅÉ«Íø IRL
There’s no better way to get a feel for life at ¾ÅÉ«Íø than by scheduling a campus tour.
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