Choosing a major is a journey. In our H&S Pathways program, take up to four semesters to try on different majors, all with the comfort of knowing you’re making progress toward your degree. Under 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.
Welcome to the School of Humanities and Sciences!
We can’t wait for you to embark on your journey through everything we, and Ithaca College, 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; be sure to also follow us on social media!
~Claire Gleitman
Dean, School of Humanities & Sciences
"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 '23, Politics
Empowering Every Academic Journey
Meet Alex (Sociology)
Alex, a first generation college graduate and varsity golf athlete, describes the community that made his time at IC impacftul.
Abigail: CP Snow Scholar
The CP Snow Scholar Award recognizes distinguished students who bridge the humanities and sciences.
H&S Summer Scholars
Juniors Daveigh Robbins and Nandini Agarwal worked with Professor Eric Leibensperger, (Physics and Astronomy), on his research on methane in Tompkins County and the state.
Faculty and Student Collaborations
Beth Ryan
Researching Tomorrow’s Solutions
Beth Ryan is unapologetic about nerding out to biochemistry and what might just be the coolest job ever: designing the future of medicine.
Read On
Antara Sen & Beth Ellen Clark Joseph
Landing Out-of-This-World Opportunities
On a NASA mission, Antara Sen ’22 and Professor Beth Ellen Clark Joseph set national research and lifelong friendship into motion.
Read On
Lifelong Inspiration and Innovation
Alumna Thinks Outside the Box
Rory Rubin (Psychology and Art History, ’92), co-founder and CEO of SICBS, transforms recycled shipping containers into living spaces.
Coming Back and Giving Back
Alumni Weekend serves as an opportunity for past generations to share expertise with current students.
Alum Wins Pulitzer Prize
Luke Broadwater (Writing, ’02) helps write award-winning series for Baltimore Sun.
Virtual appointments
Ask faculty and/or current students from the School of Humanities and Sciences all your questions and see what your life at IC could be like!
Take the Next Steps
Visit campus to meet us in person and experience IC firsthand (and qualify for the IC Visit Grant).
Tell us you plan to join us this fall! (Log in to IC Connect by May 1 to confirm your enrollment.)
Check out additional information for admitted students compiled by IC's Office of Admission.
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 also follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube