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Welcome to Westminster’s Academics Department! We’re excited to offer a variety of high-quality degrees that prepare our students to become knowledgeable leaders and inspired innovators. In addition to 34 major options, we also offer a number of dual degrees and specialty programs that you won’t find anywhere else in Missouri. And if you don’t see a program that matches your dreams, we also offer a self-designed major!

Discover how you could make an impact – we invite you to explore our incredible academics now.

Sincerely,

Ingrid Illinca

Dr. Ingrid Ilinca
Provost and Chief Academic Officer

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Majors and Programs

Westminster students can choose from a wide range of academic options, including 34 majors, 39 minors, 17 certificates, 3 specialty programs, 3 online degrees and 4 dual-degree programs – all supported by a strong liberal arts foundation. Our academics are tailored to students’ interests and led by enthusiastic faculty who are experts in their fields.

If there isn’t a program that perfectly matches your goals, we also offer students the option to design their own course of study, guided by an academic advisor. Nearly 15% of Westminster graduates will pursue a self-designed major or minor!

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Academic Experiences at Westminster

Study Abroad

Immerse yourself in another language and culture by directly enrolling in one of our partner institutions. Spend a semester or more in China, South Korea, France, Northern Ireland, Kenya, and beyond! We also offer study abroad trips led by faculty members to a number of countries, including Australia, Belize, Ecuador, Iceland, Peru, and more.

Study Abroad Opportunities

Degree in Three

Westminster's Degree-in-Three is a carefully planned sequence of courses that allows a student to graduate with a bachelor’s degree and a certificate in Global Leadership, all in just three years. This accelerated bachelor’s program can be applied to any major, and participating students will take 9 credit hours worth of on-campus courses from mid-June through the beginning of August each summer before their freshman, sophomore, and junior years.

Degree in Three

Signature Programs

Westminster College is well known for its signature programming and events that take academics, leadership development, and global experience beyond the classroom. For example, our Hancock Symposium is our premier annual event, during which we invite globally esteemed speakers to campus and suspend classes so that students may converge to explore a topic or theme.

Signature Programs

Transfer to Westminster

Transfer to Westminster

Become a part of the Blue Jay family and make friendships that will last a lifetime. Transfer to Westminster and join our welcoming community. You’ll feel right at home!

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First Year Experience

First Year Experience

From personalized advising to peer mentorship to exclusive programming, the FYE will equip you with valuable resources to start your freshman year with your best foot forward – all while showing you what it means to be a part of the Blue Jay community!

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Student Success Center

Student Success Center

Learn about our designated space for student achievement. The SSC provides students with a hub of enrichment programs, academic support services, and resources for student development.

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Columns Commitment

Columns Commitment

The Columns Commitment is our promise to our students – from day one at Westminster to your commencement ceremony and beyond, we’re here to help you reach your goals. Explore how our commitment gives focus to everything we do.

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