College of Arts and Sciences
Discover your path at North Park University’s College of Arts and Sciences, where curiosity meets purpose. With a wide range of majors in the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to think critically, communicate clearly, and make a difference in the world. Here, learning goes beyond the classroom—shaped by real-world experiences, dedicated faculty, and a supportive, diverse community.
Areas of Study
Facilities
From our 30+ smart laboratories and cadaver lab in the state-of-the-art Johnson Center for Science and Community Life to our newly updated music facility—with climate control and acoustical treatment in all rooms—North Park provides modern resources.
Faculty profile
Dr. Peter K. B. St. Jean
Dean St. Jean founded the Urban Peace Lab and peaceology, which he defines as the science and practice of sustainable and profitable peacefulness.
News and Events
Read the latest from North Park
NPU Biomedical Sciences Student Named Lincoln Laureate
Sofia Grivot Volkmann, a North Park senior studying chemistry, has been named the 2025 Lincoln Student Laureate.
Alumnus Co-Authors Book on Leading Through Disruption
Aaron Olson BA ’96 co-authored a new book, released September 23.
North Park Honors Sister Swedish School with Award, Alumni Trip
North Park University has presented its highest service award to Swedish school, Södra Vätterbygdens Folkhögskola.
North Park’s SMAT to Offer Violin Lessons to Local Youth
North Park’s Community Music Academy will offer violin lessons for youth ages five to 18 on Chicago’s North and Northwest Sides.
CANCELED: Antigone
02/26/2026, 2:30 p.m.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been canceled. All performances have been canceled: February 26, 27, 28, and March …
Performance and Service Awards
02/28/2026, 2:30 p.m.
Celebrate the achievements of North Park University’s outstanding undergraduate and graduate students at the annual Performance …
Audition Day
02/28/2026
Audition day is for students who plan to major or minor in Music and students who are applying for a Music or Theatre scholarship. …
Contact
College of Arts and Sciences
Nancy and G. Timothy Johnson Center for Science and Community Life
5141 N. Christiana Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625