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College of Arts & Sciences at UMass Dartmouth

We offer you many possibilities

As the largest college at UMass Dartmouth, we offer 20+ majors and minors.

Faculty working with students in the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program in integrative marine biology
Undergraduate

Prepare for success at one of New England’s top public regional universities.

Graduate students attending a Masters in Professional Writing class
Graduate

Pursue advanced studies, research, and creative work in an exciting, individualized environment.

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Online & Continuing Education

Flexible online and on-campus programs help you earn your degree or advance in your career.

$42.4M

Research activity

7,968

Total enrollment

5,731

Undergraduate enrollment

#6

Best Social Mobility in Massachusetts

Your Success Is Our Success

To make sure our students succeed, we've developed many connections for you throughout the college. 

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Feature stories from the College of Arts and Sciences

Discover how UMass Dartmouth's College of Arts and Sciences students and alumni turn passion into purpose — through research, creativity, and leadership that make a difference.

A headshot of Jessica Pabón '01 smiling in front of a brown background.
Jessica Pabón '01: Inspired by activism
UMD grad becomes President of the National Women’s Studies Association after years of feminist research and engagement
Elijah Facchiano standing with his arms crossed in front of lab benches
Elijah Facchiano '26: Researching real-life Iron Man
4+1 BS/MS chemistry student makes scientific and personal connections to fulfill his passion for impactful research
UMassD Alum in Washington D.C. outside of the Capital Building
Maryana Sawaged MPP '21: "Policy is about people"
Empowered by education, driven by purpose: one alum’s rise in public policy
Claire Yost '25 in army uniform
Claire Yost MPP ’25: “Lethal on paper."
Claire Yost ’25 channels her service experience into a new mission: public policy.
Mia Oliveira '26 sitting on a boat smiling while holding research equipment
Mia Oliveira '26: Networking the coast
Marine biology major conducts field research across the Cape and Islands while making industry connections at her SMAST internship

College of Arts & Sciences news and events

Stay connected with UMass Dartmouth’s College of Arts & Sciences through the latest news, research highlights, and events that showcase our academic excellence, student success, and community engagement.

Students practicing Gyotaku, the Japanese art of fish printing, during an anatomy workshop with STEM4Girls
STEM4Girls event introduces girls to the Blue Economy and encourages pursuit of science
Over 100 young students gain STEM experience from scientists and researchers in collaboration with UMassD's Kaput Center
U.S. News and World Report Badge Best Undergraduate Psychology Programs
U.S. News ranks UMassD psychology program among the best in the nation
Psychology ranked among top 22% of programs in U.S.
A group of Blue Tech Innovations interns posed for a group photo at Fleet Robotics
Blue tech programming ushers in the future of the ocean workforce
Early-career events and real-world projects connect UMassD students to the opportunities driving the SouthCoast’s ocean economy.
Image Courtesy Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO)
UMass Dartmouth faculty involved in discovery of the largest-ever black hole merger
UMassD faculty help LIGO uncover signal that upends black hole formation theories

Contact

College of Arts & Sciences

508-999-8352

cas@umassd.edu
Liberal Arts Building, 397A

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