At Principia, we recognize every student is infinitely capable and divinely whole.
A center isn’t
just a place,
dedicated to
a certain pursuit.
Your center is also an emotional and spiritual equilibrium: a gravitational
mean that keeps you grounded, steady, and true to yourself. At Principia College,
your center is the core from which your infinite capability radiates.
Find Your Center
Center for the Arts
Exploring the creative landscape—be it on canvas, a stage, through a melody, or within one’s own artistic spirit—our students develop, practice, perform, and share their talent and creative spark with the world.
Majors include: Music • Musical Studies • Performing Arts • Visual Arts
Center for Sustainability, Ecology, and Chemistry
Driven by the urgent need to address environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, climate change, and social inequity, our Center integrates the disciplines of Sustainability, Ecology, Ecosystem Management, and Chemistry to investigate the complex interconnections between natural systems and human societies to foster a more resilient and sustainable future.
Majors include: Chemistry • Ecology • Ecosystem Management • Sustainability
Center for Business and Computer Science
Our graduates are intrapreneurs, entrepreneurs, founders, analysts, and innovators ready to take on exciting careers in new areas of human enterprise at some of the most in-demand companies in the world— or invent their own. We foster the creativity of our majors by encouraging intradisciplinary collaboration, promoting academic curiosity, and problem-solving leadership, with an innovative approach. We encourage our students to think deeply and ethically in their field.
Majors include: Computer Science • Business Administration • Mathematics
Center for Narrative, Meaning, and Media
Students learn the power of narratives to help understand themselves, where they come from, and where they’re going. As graduates, students are equipped with the skills and strategies to make sense of the world through a knowledge of societies’ pasts, religious worldviews, and creative and thoughtful communication.
Majors include: Creative Writing • Digital Media and Journalism • History • Religious Studies
Center for Civic and Global Engagement
Engaging at the local and global levels, our learning community investigates the confluence of ideas, philosophies, and issues that impact or influence people through the ebbing and flowing changes of today’s world. Our students develop their problem-solving, critical thinking, collaboration, and intercultural skills to provide service to their communities in areas such as law, policy, government, mediation, teaching, counseling, consulting and nonprofit work.
Majors include: Economics • Educational Studies • Global Studies • Philosophy • Political Science
Meet Your Future Mentors
Principia faculty are accomplished professionals in their fields, dedicated to your development—intellectually, socially, morally, physically, and spiritually. With their personal guidance and support, you will graduate from Principia primed for success.
Principia College’s academic unit strives to create a collaborative and inclusive academic community where everyone feels a sense of belonging and sees each other as infinitely capable and divinely whole. Our rigorous, globally focused curriculum and character-based approach honors diverse perspectives and develops creative problem solvers who use their academic skills to benefit their communities and the world.
You will work closely with our world-class faculty in the classroom and beyond to stretch your limits and reach your potential. Dig in, challenge yourself, and get prepared for success in a career you'll love!
Career Preparedness
CAREER SUPPORT
The career office is always here to help you set a trajectory and prepare for takeoff.
AFTER PRINCIPIA
Learn how Principia's academic program prepares graduates to occupy the top echelon of every category.
Experiential Opportunities
Whether your next step is launching a career or advancing to grad school, hands-on experience is invaluable. Research sustainable economics, produce a podcast, participate in a Model United Nations, and design an app—all with the depth and breadth of a standout liberal arts education.