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Through the Gustavus Gender, Women & Sexuality Program (GWSS), students explore gender, sexuality, feminist theory, activism, and social justice through research and community engagement.

Through the Gustavus Greek, Latin, and Classical Studies Department, students dive into ancient Greek and Roman languages, history, art, and culture with study‑abroad, research, events, and career-ready skills.

Through the Gustavus Health and Exercise Science Department, students study human health, fitness, and wellness with hands-on labs, internships, and research to prepare for careers in health fields. Home to Exercise Physiology and Health and Physical Education majors/minors.

The History Department at Gustavus focuses its majors and minors on inclusive, discussion-based learning about how the past has shaped society today. Students leave equipped with powerful tools to guide their future and the future of the world.

Gustavus's Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies Department goes beyond language into cultural immersion, study‑abroad experiences, internships, and equity‑driven learning.

Gustavus MCS Department offers majors/minors in Math, Computer Science, and Statistics. Expect small classes, collaborative research, hands-on learning, and strong career prep.

The Gustavus Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures offers the opportunity to learn Spanish, French, German, Japanese, and Russian through immersive language, culture, and study abroad opportunities.

Gustavus Music Department offers musical experiences for any level, including rigorous, conservatory-like training. There are 240+ performances yearly with diverse ensembles, plus career prep in performance, teaching, and composition.

Gustavus Nursing Department is home to an accredited clinical nursing education experience grounded in the liberal arts. Graduates are eligible for the National Council Licensure Examination and meet the requirements for certification as a public health nurse in Minnesota.

The Gustavus PJCS Program is an interdisciplinary one in which students study global conflict, justice, and nonviolent solutions through experiential learning and global perspectives.

Through the Gustavus Philosophy department, expect small, discussion-based classes in ethics, critical thinking, and global perspectives, with focused research, dialogue, study away opportunities, and faculty mentorship.

The Gustavus Physics Department offers a major/minor that blends liberal‑arts problem‑solving, faculty‑mentored research, lab experience, and career prep.