Academics
19 majors, one shared foundation, and faculty who are as invested in your growth as you are.
Explore by department.
Select a department to see its majors and a sample of the courses you’ll take.
Humanities
Language, literature, history, and the ideas that shaped how we think and live.
- English
- History
- Philosophy
- Modern Languages
- Religious Studies
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Laboratory-based learning, field research, and quantitative reasoning.
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Environmental Science
- Computer Science
Social Sciences
Human behavior, institutions, and society, home of Weptington's signature major in Judgmentalism.
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Political Science
- Economics
- Judgmentalism
Arts
Studio practice, performance, and creative inquiry across visual art, music, and theatre.
- Studio Art
- Music
- Theatre
Judgmentalism, in the Social Sciences.
Our newest and most talked-about program examines how people form and express evaluations of one another. It is a serious field of study with a rigorous methods sequence and a required senior seminar.
Program at a glance
- DegreeB.A.
- DepartmentSocial Sciences
- Major courses7 courses
- CapstoneSenior seminar
A shared foundation for every student.
Regardless of major, every student completes the Weptington Core, five experiences designed to build the habits of mind that matter most.
First-Year Seminar
A small, discussion-based course that introduces college-level thinking, reading, and research.
Writing & Rhetoric
Two writing-intensive courses that build clear, persuasive prose across disciplines.
Quantitative Reasoning
Learn to read data, weigh evidence, and reason with numbers.
Global Perspectives
Courses and language study that broaden your view beyond your own place and time.
Senior Capstone
An independent project in your major, presented to the campus community.
128 credits
Most courses are four credits. A typical student takes four courses per semester and graduates in four years.
A typical four-year journey.
Every student’s path is different, but most follow this general shape. Your advisor will help tailor it to your goals.
- Two semesters: Fall (late August to mid-December) and Spring (mid-January to mid-May)
- Degrees: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
- Minors available in every major, plus interdisciplinary minors
Year one: Foundations
Take the First-Year Seminar, begin the Weptington Core, and sample courses in several departments.
Year two: Direction
Declare your major, meet your departmental advisor, and begin introductory courses in your field.
Year three: Depth
Take advanced seminars, pursue research or an internship, and consider study abroad.
Year four: Capstone
Complete your senior project, present your work, and prepare for what comes next.
Find the major that fits.
Talk with our admissions team about the programs you’re considering, or start your application today.