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You’ll receive a top-quality education through a wide range of undergraduate majors and academic programs, all designed to prepare you for leadership in today’s complex world. As part of a talented and diverse student community, you’ll develop the skills to address society’s biggest challenges—thinking globally, collaborating across disciplines, and finding creative solutions.

ÖØ¿Ú50¶È»Ò programs sharpen your ability to think critically, communicate clearly, and approach problems in new ways. You’ll learn from exceptional professors who are passionate about teaching as well as research. They believe in learning by doing, and they’ll help you connect ideas from the classroom to real-world experience.

List of majors and minors at Oxy

45
majors, minors, programs
9:1
student to faculty ratio

Distinctive Academic Programs at WwwÖØ¿Ú50¶È»Ò

You’ll gain invaluable experience through research with faculty, global study in over 40 countries, and unique, hands-on programs like Campaign Semester and the Kahane UN Program. You can intern across Los Angeles through InternLA and prepare for life after college with strong career support and fellowships like the Fulbright and Watson. 

With small classes and close faculty mentorship, Oxy gives you the freedom and guidance to turn ideas into impact. In addition to the interdisciplinary Core Program, every student completes a Senior Comps project, putting their learning into practice. You can also pursue pre-professional tracks like pre-law, pre-health, and our 3–2 Engineering Program with Caltech or Columbia.

One-of-a-Kind Opportunities in LA and Beyond

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Campaign Semester

Every two years, Oxy students venture into the trenches of political campaigns as participants in Campaign Semester—the only program of its kind in the nation.
A group of ÖØ¿Ú50¶È»Ò students participating in the Oxy at the United Nations program in New York City
Kahane UN Program

Oxy is proud to sponsor the nation’s only full-time residential internship program available at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
an ÖØ¿Ú50¶È»Ò student presenting his undergraduate research project
Undergraduate Research

At Oxy, students make original intellectual and creative contributions to their disciplines through undergraduate research and faculty-mentored projects.
A Vantuna Research Group diver deep in the ocean, surrounded by deep blue
Vantuna Research Group

This long-running marine science initiative monitors coastal ecosystems across the Southern California Bight and integrates undergraduate students in all stages of research.
Oxy student intern with a clipboard in front of the Los Angeles Zoo sign
InternLA

This funded internship program allows talented Oxy students to gain real-world work experience over the summer with Los Angeles-based nonprofit organizations.
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Spotlight on Oxy Faculty

Oxy faculty are passionate teachers, accomplished scholars, and dedicated mentors who really get to know their students. They create a collaborative and engaging learning environment, and 97% of our faculty hold a terminal or doctorate degree.

Meet Our Faculty

Student Voices: the Liberal Arts Approach

Alana Duvall '23
Alana Duvall
Music major, Little Rock, AR
The liberal arts approach has provided me with knowledge of a little bit of everything, so I feel as though I have more freedom in what I choose to do with my future.
Joseph Shiina
Joseph Shiina
Biology major, Osaka, Japan
The liberal arts approach helped me reflect on the broader impacts of science and how scientists can bring about social change through outreach.
Frannie DiBona '23
Frannie DiBona
Media Arts & Culture major, Bainbridge Island, WA
The best part of a liberal arts education is the interdisciplinarity and being able to apply the theory you learn in classes from your major and minor to many other areas of study.

Academic Resources & Support

Student Success

Support includes academic resources like advising, tutoring, and research help; personal wellness and counseling services; plus career guidance and opportunities for community and leadership engagement.
Career Exploration

The Hameetman Career Center offers personalized advising, career education, and access to internships, jobs, and alumni networks to help students explore paths and launch meaningful careers.
Registrar’s Office

The Registrar’s Office manages academic records and services for students including course registration, degree audits, transcripts, and graduation applications.
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