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As the largest and most academically diverse college at UNC Charlotte, the newly established College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences houses 18 units, 13 interdisciplinary programs and 7 applied centers.
We offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs with extensive honors and early-entry options. The College plays a pivotal role in delivering on the university’s goals in the areas of research excellence, student success and experience, and community engagement. Through their scholarship and teaching, the College’s 350+ faculty members seek to deepen our understanding of complex problems and lead the university in interdisciplinary collaboration.
As a student in CHESS, you can learn how to:
- Cultivate your self-awareness, curiosity, ethical compass and digital skills to be flexible for a variety of evolving careers.
- Communicate about important ideas that creatively solve community issues.
- Collaborate with others from different backgrounds to advance your leadership skills, build connections and grow your network.
- Conduct research and analyze data to better understand complex situations.
Recent News

Alyssa K. McGonagle, associate professor of psychology and organizational science, has written a book to help guide managers and employees…

Students from the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences swept the 2025 Honors College Dean’s Prizes, which were…

Pennda Arami ’22, was selected as the bell ringer for UNC Charlotte’s first-ever summer commencement ceremony. At this graduation, Arami…

Skylar Tirotta fell in love with UNC Charlotte a decade ago, during a Charlotte 49ers Football home game, in the…