The Lawrence academic experience is designed to help you shine!

From day one of First-Year Studies to the closing moments of your Chandler Senior Experience your academic experience will be filled with opportunities to pursue your passion while expanding your horizon. Explore subjects and interests deeply and collaboratively—inside and outside of the classroom. You have the freedom to light your own way while sharing experiences and traditions that connect you to your fellow Lawrentians. From research to performance to study abroad, challenging and illuminating opportunities await.

Andrew Knudsen, Professor of Geosciences, discusses "Poor Economics: A Radical Rethinking of the Way to Fight Global Poverty" while teaching his First Year Studies class

First-Year Studies

Ignite your passion for learning. You’ll share the experience of exploring diverse works—from poetry to graphic novels to paintings—with your fellow first-year students.

Discover First-Year Studies
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Research

What do you want to illuminate? Study the very nature of light in a laser palace, or delve into the mechanics of Brazilian drumming. With up to $4,000 in research funding, you can pursue your passions.

Investigate Research
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Perform

Get ready for the spotlight! Whether you are studying in the College or the Conservatory, you can perform in small or large ensembles, write and stage your own plays, or hit a high note in operas and musicals.

Discover Music & Arts

Explore Majors & Minors

From mathematics to music performance, you can dive deep with 65 areas of study.

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Off Campus Programs

The world is your classroom with 50+ study abroad programs in more than 30 countries.

Learn about Studying Abroad
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Internships & Career Exploration

Want to code in Silicon Valley? Or advocate for racial justice in Washington? You can get funding and land a dream internship with help from our Career Center. 

Check out the Career Center
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Academics at Lawrence

So many ways to shine

65

majors and minors

3

academic terms called trimesters

8:1

student-faculty ratio

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Chandler Senior Experience

Put it all together with your Senior Experience. Embark on an independent project that is the capstone of your major. Where will you shine your light? Investigating the impacts of health policy, delving into a medieval Italian library, or composing and producing your own jazz album?

Discover the Senior Experience
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The Honor Code

IHRTLUHC: I hereby reaffirm the Lawrence University Honor Code. You'll write these letters on every assignment you submit. Respect and integrity are core values of our academic community.

Learn about the Honor Code
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Academics

The Scholar Athlete | This is Lawrence

Senior Ceara Larson, Natural Sciences Interdisciplinary Major (Biology-Physics) and Viking Softball Catcher, combines her work in class and on the field to research the biomechanics of a softball swing.

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Course

University Course 380: Health Career Exploration and Self-Reflection 

Featuring discussions and alumni visits, engage in the process of exploring healthcare careers—whether it's in medicine, physical therapy, public health, or other allied health careers and healthcare related fields. Plus, practice self-reflection and discernment based on your values and personal strengths.