College of Liberal Arts

95^%

Outcome rate

College of Liberal Arts undergraduate students have a 95% career outcome rate 6 months after graduation.

4:1

Student-to-faculty ratio

Classes are small and students receive personal attention from faculty and staff.

13

Countries represented

Students from across the United States and from 13 countries are enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts.

^$2.9M

Immerse Yourself

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Opportunities for Leadership Development

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Building Your Network Begins Here

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Pursuing Knowledge Across Disciplines

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The Performing Arts as a Craft and Science

Meet the Dean

Through innovative curricula in the arts, humanities, and social sciences, our College of Liberal Arts prepares students not only for successful careers, but also for a lifetime of personal growth and responsible citizenship.

James Winebrake

Dean College of Liberal Arts

585-475-2447

jjwgpt@rit.edu

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Faces of RIT

Beyond Human

Jessica Wegman

Psychology Major

Seeing the world through the eyes of a different species is just one way we connect with the world around us. Through faculty-led research, Wegman is working to improve the quality of life for North American River Otters by studying their visual perception.

The Hands of Time

Landyn Hatch

Museum Studies

At RIT’s makerspace you’re free to design, test, tinker, and build. Hatch utilizes The Construct to create 3D-printed mannequin hands for the Genesee Country Village & Museum for its 19-century clothing exhibit.

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Giving a Voice to a Community

Tianna Manon ’15

Communication

As an alum of the journalism major, Tianna has put into practice the storytelling platforms and opportunities RIT provided to her. Today, Tianna is editor-in-chief of Open Mic Rochester, an online magazine that gives a voice to Rochester’s black community.

Evoking Emotion Through Music

Jonathan Kruger

Professor

A difficult task to accomplish, yet a joy to teach, Kruger enjoys composing for visual mediums. As chair of the Department of Performing Arts and Visual Culture, Krugar focuses on enhancing a scene with music while keeping the audience immersed in the medium.

Latest News

April 24, 2019

New book outlines research methods of social and behavioral sciences

A new book outlining research methods for the social and behavioral sciences has been published to help advanced undergraduate and graduate students perform research in the laboratory, in the field or online.
April 24, 2019

How Big Tech’s cozy relationship with Ireland threatens data privacy around the world

Politico talks to Josephine Wolff, assistant professor of public policy.
April 24, 2019

Cartoonist Leigh Rubin on inspiration, creativity, and critics

WXXI interviews Leigh Rubin ahead of his discussion during Imagine RIT.
April 17, 2019

Why You Can No Longer Get Lost in the Crowd

Guest essay co-written by Evan Selinger, professor of philosophy, published in The New York Times.

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Events

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At least we've made it to sailing weather. ⛵ @rit_sailing #RIT

#TBT to 2006: @kwakualston '94 (photo illustration) chats with student @paridukovic about his work. You can find Kwaku at our #ImagineRIT Futurists Symposium this Saturday. #RIT

Climbing toward the end of the semester. #RIT

The #RIT African Percussion Ensemble includes students, faculty and staff who enjoy exploring the dynamic percussive traditions of Guinea. 📸: @ellenoneillphotos

Concrete canoes do float! Since fall semester, the Concrete Canoe team has been testing mixtures and material weights of concrete to assess shapes and strengths for the newest #RIT canoe, on display this past weekend at the Upstate New York Regional Student Conference.

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Apr 24RIT Liberal Arts @rit_liberalarts

Though Mother Nature didn't get the memo, today is our Summer Send Off! We're in McKenzie Commons through 3pm with food & fun. FREE for COLA majors & double majors. Stop by between classes or hang with us all day.

Apr 23RIT Liberal Arts @rit_liberalarts

College of Liberal Arts Summer Send Off is TOMORROW Stan McKenzie Commons (LBR 1251) 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Donuts, Hot Dogs, Photo Booth, Ice Cream and MORE! While supplies last. #RITSUMMERSENDOFF t.co/LesN1KU8c9

Apr 23RIT Liberal Arts @rit_liberalarts

We're so proud of our @RIT_COLA_Dean all day, everyday! (But especially today.) Congratulations, Dean Winebrake! t.co/IyDFsNOh5Y

Apr 22RIT Liberal Arts Retweeted @RITmuse

RT @RITmuse: Continuing exploration AR technology for museums and historic sites like @GCVMuseum. With help from colleagues @RITGolisanoCCIS we @RIT_LiberalArts #museumstudies did mo-cap first person interpretation. Thks to @RITPAVC theatre students for help! t.co/D35jJCogT1

Apr 19RIT Liberal Arts Retweeted @RITPAVC

RT @RITPAVC: Another incredible performance by the RIT African Percussion Ensemble in Fireside Lounge last night. Thanks to all who attended! WATCH: t.co/2vNGl4JSqd t.co/ezVmpqWnnF

Apr 15RIT Liberal Arts Retweeted @RITtigers

RT @RITtigers: We’re as excited for #GameofThrones as everyone else...but when you study at @RITCroatia, you’re only a dragon ride away from these filming locations. #GOT #RIT t.co/Xy7DnFJeBV

Apr 12RIT Liberal Arts @rit_liberalarts

College of Liberal Arts Summer Send Off Stan McKenzie Commons (LBR 1251) April 24th - 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Donuts, Hot Dogs, Photo Booth, Ice Cream and MORE! While supplies last. #RITSUMMERSENDOFF t.co/OdgDEdnDrh

Apr 12RIT Liberal Arts Retweeted @GCVMuseum

RT @GCVMuseum: Check out the cool work being dreamed up at @RITtigers Imagine RIT! You might see some #GCVM experiments... #HistoryisCool #ScienceisCool t.co/sCazZJbKy4

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