Choosing a major is a journey. In our exploratory H&S Pathways program, you can take up to four semesters to try on different majors with the comfort of knowing you’re making progress toward your degree. With the guidance of dedicated faculty advisors—and in the company of an energized cohort of new and seasoned H&S Pathways students—you’ll be uniquely positioned to explore across the liberal arts curriculum, so that when you do declare your major, you’ll be confident that your choice aligns with your intellectual passions, your career goals, and your personal values.
Congratulations on your admission to IC!
Your hard work has paid off, and we are excited to welcome you to the School of Humanities and Sciences (H&S).
From the Dean
We can’t wait for you to embark on your journey through everything we have to offer. We’re a close-knit community, and we’re thrilled that you’ll be joining it and bringing with you all the unique skills and interests that will make us even stronger. You’ll thrive alongside our amazing students, faculty, and staff.
If you have any questions or would like to connect with a current faculty member or department, please email me at hsdean@ithaca.edu; and be sure to follow us on social media!
~CLAIRE GLEITMAN, DEAN
"I chose IC because the staff, faculty, and administration made me feel like a person. I wasn’t going to be just another number to them; I knew that by attending Ithaca, I would be gaining a loving, supportive, and passionate learning community."
Connor Watson, Politics
Get to Know Some Current H&S Students
Several H&S students are also IC Admission Hosts (tour guides). Learn about their experiences at Ithaca College—including where they’re from, what they’re studying, what clubs they’re involved in, what internships they've had and conferences they’ve attended, why they chose Ithaca College, and what advice they have for you. Email them: They’re happy to answer your questions—before, during, and after your campus visit!
A Day in the Life
Follow sophomore biology major Sophia as she takes you through a day in her life.
Faculty and Student Collaborations
Take the Next Steps
- Visit campus so you can get to know us and experience IC firsthand (and qualify for the IC Visit Grant—a $500 credit on your fall semester bill).
- Check out additional information for admitted students from IC's Office of Admission.
- If you have any questions or would like to connect with a current faculty member or department, please email hsdean@ithaca.edu.
- Follow the School of Humanities & Sciences on social media: Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube.
- Tell us you plan to join us this fall! (Log in to IC Connect by May 1 to confirm your enrollment.)