Because You Matter

It’s not just about what you learn. It’s about who you become. There is no “typical” L&S student. Intellectual curiosity — about the world, about yourself — is all you need.

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Learn to sift and winnow — develop the intellectual courage to seek answers and pose new questions.

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Meet amazing people — from your classmates to your TAs to your professors. L&S is home to many of the deepest thinkers on campus.

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Develop a deep respect for knowledge and discovery as well as a desire to continue learning for a lifetime.

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Join the college of "imagination, expression and discovery" — the biggest college on campus and the heart of this great university.


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Be a better scientist.

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Dive deep into the humanities — it pays off. 

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Look good to employers.

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Nurture your own creativity, and value that in others, in order to find solutions to complex problems, navigate a rapidly changing world and appreciate the richness of life.

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Share your ideas in clear, coherent language, in writing and in person.

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Tap into an amazing network of successful UW-Madison L&S alumni who, like you, chose the liberal arts and have never regretted it!

Because L&S is broad and deep

Humanities, natural & physical sciences, mathematics, social sciences, computer, data & information sciences. Where else can you develop balanced knowledge over a variety of disciplines? L&S requirements make you a well-rounded global citizen, prepared to lead and succeed in life and work. 

Our students come in full of questions. A common phrase is, ‘I love too many things!'

It is part of our job to help you go deep, tap your interests, play up your strengths, discover your hidden talents and ultimately figure it out.

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Because You'll Soar

An AACU survey of 318 employers found that two-thirds of those employers wanted college graduates with broad knowledge in the liberal arts. That's good news for L&S grads. So what can you possibly do with a liberal arts major? The answer: anything. Our job is to help you learn to articulate your skills and interests and define your career path. SuccessWorks is our brand-new, state-of-the-art career center, where you can meet with an advisor, network with alumni, discover fields that interest you, and so much more.