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 the College of Arts and Sciences.
North Park Student Receives Prestigious Musical Award
North Park University senior Osbeida Alvarez has received the Presser Foundation’s 2025–26 Undergraduate Scholar Award, which amounts to $3,000.
Performance and Service Awards Recognize Outstanding Music Students
North Park’s School of Music, Art, and Theatre handed out awards this month to music students who show artistic excellence and contributions to the community.
NPU Music Professor Nominated for Prestigious Juno Award
North Park University’s Dr. Julia Davids is nominated for a Juno Award for Classical Album of the Year (Large Ensemble) as part of the Canadian Chamber Choir.
NPU Biomedical Sciences Student Named Lincoln Laureate
Sofia Grivot Volkmann, a North Park senior studying chemistry, has been named the 2025 Lincoln Student Laureate.
Ready, Set, Transfer to North Park
05/22/2026, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Ready, Set, Transfer to North Park is designed with your next step in mind. Whether you’re ready to submit your deposit, still …
Threshold Orientation
08/20/2026
Threshold Week of Welcome (WOW!) orientation is a tradition designed to help incoming students and families transition into life …
Contact
College of Arts and Sciences
Nancy and G. Timothy Johnson Center for Science and Community Life
5141 N. Christiana Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625