A home for humanities, performance, and fine arts
The College of Arts and Letters is a community of accomplished teachers, scholars, students, and artists. Our educational mission is to foster an affinity for inquiry and expression, preparing students of all backgrounds for fulfilling careers and informed civic engagement. CAL is committed to a public-facing agenda through which all people can experience the arts and explore the human experience.
We invite students to become creators of culture – to join the conversations and debates, storytelling, performances, artistic innovations, and music that shape the world – to explore the religious and cultural expression, historical legacies, and global perspectives that define our society.
Academic programs
Your passion, your profession
Schools and departments
GET INVOLVED Events
As a center for the arts in northern Arizona, the College of Arts and Letters hosts events for our students and community members alike. From ballet performances to academic symposia, our calendar is active year-round.
Other resources
Northern Arizona University Art Museums
With rotating exhibitions, we feature student and community artists with diversity in voice, media, theme, and creative inspiration.
Martin-Springer Institute
Using the Holocaust as a foundation, the MSI promotes moral courage, tolerance, and justice, addressing current crises and fostering dialogue on local, national, and international levels.
Global programs
Explore the options available for international education with a number of NAU’s Interdisciplinary Global Programs.
