College of Arts and Sciences
Mission Statement
The College of Arts and Sciences provides both general education courses as well as high quality degree programs. Our mission is to create a supportive academic environment for all students by providing:
- Innovative, creative, and high quality learning experiences in all foundational, general education courses;
- Diverse and timely course offerings which respond to the changing needs in today's market;
- Relevant course work aligned with the needs of students and the University undergraduate degree programs;
- Integrity in our academic support of students;
- Opportunities for work-integrated learning through cooperative education, internships, and community service;
- Encouragement in the pursuit of lifelong learning.
Honor Societies
Sigma Zeta - Gamma Upsilon Chapter
A national undergraduate honor society to encourage and foster scholarly activity and recognize academic scholarship in the natural sciences and mathematics. Membership in Sigma Zeta is open by invitation only to undergraduate students majoring in natural sciences and mathematics. For more information on membership requirements visit the national website: http://www.sigmazeta.org/?q=about
Selections are made at the end of each summer semester, with induction in November of each year
Alpha Sigma Lambda - Delta Chi Omega
Alpha Sigma Lambda is the largest adult nontraditional student honorary society in the United States. This society recognizes the special achievement of select Liberal Studies bachelor’s degree students in who accomplish high academic excellence while maintaining commitments to family and career. Membership in Alpha Sigma Lambda is open by invitation only to undergraduate Liberal Studies students. Only those individuals who have shown high scholastic success and exceptional achievement in their studies at Wilmington University and who are in good standing are considered. For more information on membership requirements visit the national website: https://www.alphasigmalambda.org/student-membership-criteria/
Selections are made at the end of each summer semester, with induction in November of each year.
Lambda Pi Eta - Alpha Chi Sigma
Lambda Pi Eta (LPH) is the National Communication Association’s official honor society at four-year colleges and universities. LPH currently has more than 500 active chapters at institutions nationwide. Membership in Lambda Pi Eta is open by invitation only to undergraduate communication students. Only those individuals who have shown high scholastic success at Wilmington University and who are in good standing are considered. For more information on membership requirements visit the national website: https://www.natcom.org/student-organizations/lambda-pi-eta/lph-membership-and-materials/policies-and-procedures
Selections are made at the end of each summer semester, with induction in November of each year.