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About the College
The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest academic college at Ashland University and forms the core of the university’s liberal arts curriculum. It includes 12 departments across the natural sciences, mathematics, social sciences, humanities and visual and performing arts. Students benefit from hands-on learning opportunities that encourage creativity, curiosity and career preparation — from student art exhibitions and musical ensembles to research collaborations and internships that connect classroom learning with real-world experience.
Capstone projects and undergraduate research are central to the student experience. Through the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity initiative, students partner with faculty to pursue original research, often presenting their work at conferences or publishing in academic journals. Each spring, the URCA Symposium showcases student research across disciplines, highlighting the innovation and academic excellence that define the college’s learning environment.
Recent student projects demonstrate the college’s depth and diversity, from designing an indoor navigation app and exploring gold nanoparticles in cancer treatment to analyzing classical mythology and examining NATO’s role in peacekeeping. Students pursuing certain majors may also qualify for scholarships such as the $1,500 renewable Dean’s Scholarship or the $3,000 renewable Choose Ohio First Scholarship for eligible STEM fields — both aimed at supporting academic success from the start.
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Dean's Scholarship
The Dean's Scholarship was created to enhance the undergraduate academic experience for new first-time and transfer students enrolled in most of the College of Arts & Sciences academic programs.
Benefits of this scholarship include a merit-based, renewable award of $1,500 that stacks upon other merit awards received. Recipients will also gain the opportunity to join unique academic communities that promote engagement with faculty and focus on career coaching and preparation.
The application consists of a formal essay and interview. To qualify, applicants must be admitted to one of the approved programs with a cumulative, high-school or transfer GPA of 3.5. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years with a GPA of 3.0. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until all scholarships have been awarded. The deadline for priority consideration is April 1.
Dean's Scholarships are available in these areas:
- Actuarial Science
- Art
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Communications
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Cybersecurity
- Digital Media Journalism or Production
- Emergency Management & Homeland Security
- English and Foreign Languages
- Mathematics
- Music
- Psychology
- Religion
- Social Work
After you apply for admission and are admitted with an eligible major, you will receive a link to apply for the Dean's Scholarship. The link will appear on your status page in the student portal.
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