College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Welcome to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences! CLAS is the largest of Grand Valley's colleges. Our students choose from more than 50 bachelor degrees (and a growing number of advanced degrees) in the natural and mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities, and the social sciences. In fact, all GVSU undergraduates build the foundation for their major studies in general education courses offered by our College. 

 

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Programs in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences


GVNext News

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GVSU in photos: Celebrating Laker graduates at May 2026 Commencement

See the images at Van Andel Arena that caught our eye.

May 5, 2026

Shelley Moore, the conference's keynote speaker at the podium.

GVSU-based START Project celebrates 25 years of enhancing educational equity

For a quarter century, START, Statewide Autism Resources Training, has enhanced equity and removed barriers to education to meet the needs of students in Michigan.

May 4, 2026

Joel Potrykus, associate professor of film and video production, speaks during a panel discussion at the Summer Film Project�s 30th anniversary celebration at Wealthy Theatre on April 30, 2026. He has led Summer Film Project productions for the past five years.

GVSU Summer Film Project celebrates 30 years at "Three Divided by Zero" premiere

During the six-week Summer Film Project course, GVSU students fill out the production crew on the film set with professional filmmakers serving as department heads.

May 4, 2026

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Events

Student Scholars Day 2027

April 14, 2027 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Center for Undergraduate Scholar Engagement, the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (OURS) and the Student Scholars Day Faculty Planning Committee are thrilled to welcome you to the...

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