Academics

Unleash your academic potential while leaving an impact on the world

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At Pitzer we embrace a holistic approach to education rooted in Interdisciplinary Learning, Environmental Sustainability, Student Engagement, Intercultural Understanding, and Social Responsibility.

5 Core Values

Discover a world of academic opportunities rooted in our values

Pitzer Core Values

What Will You Study?

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Our Majors & Minors

Pitzer offers more than 39 majors and 20+ minors in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies. 

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First-Year Seminar (FYS)

As a first-year student, you’ll take an interdisciplinary seminar-style course to hone your inquiry and academic writing skills. 

First-Year Seminar Info
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Expert Faculty, Small Class Sizes

Our 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio ensures personalized attention and meaningful interactions both inside and outside the classroom.

Meet Our Faculty

Academics & Pitzer’s Core Values

Pitzer’s 5 Core Values are woven into all of our academic programs

Interdisciplinary Learning

“The Core Value I love the most is interdisciplinary learning. No subject is completely isolated from others and looking at subjects through the lens of another not only makes my studies more interesting, but can offer better insight and creativity.”

Soren Laskin ’25

Organizational Studies major, Sociology minor

Interdisciplinary Learning
39 Interdisciplinary Majors View All Majors
20+ Interdisciplinary Minors View All Minors
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Students discuss their interdisicplinary learning experiences at Pitzer. 

Social Responsibility

“I was drawn to Pitzer’s core values. Social responsibility was something I both understood and felt. I did a lot of community service, and when I visited, it didn’t feel like it was just for the name. Students and professors were including social responsibility in their classes and their daily lives.”

Namlhun Jachung ’24

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Human Biology major

Social Responsibility
40+ Hours of Required Community Engagement

As a Pitzer student, you'll participate in community learning during your social responsibiity praxis course.

28k + Hours of Community Service

Donated by students, faculty & staff annually

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Our students initiate change they want to see in the world. 

Intercultural Understanding

From Los Angeles to Brazil to Nepal, be educated to succeed and thrive in an ever-changing global community.

53% Study Abroad Participation

More than half of Pitzer students study abroad for a semester or more.

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8.5% International Student Population

The diversity of culture and perspective our international students bring add a global dimension to our vibrant campus.

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Learn more about the ways Pitzer students engage in intercultural understanding.

Student Engagement

“Student engagement means that whatever decision is being made on-campus, it’s making sure students are a part of that decision-making process.”

Alison Rollman ’18

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Sociology major

One Of the Largest Student Governments

Per capita in the U.S.

Environmental Sustainability

Pitzer is home to the Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability, the first conservancy devoted to our region's unique environmental issues.

Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability
12 Acres

Of land dedicated to environmental research at our Robert Redford Conservancy.

7 Student Fellowships

Collaborate and conduct interdisciplinary research on Southern California sustainability as a Robert Redford Conservancy Fellow.

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Opportunities for Personal Growth & Exploration

At Pitzer you’ll develop a strong sense of personal growth and purpose. Whether through immersive study abroad programs, community service initiatives, or interdisciplinary research projects, you’ll be encouraged to make meaningful contributions to society and embrace your role as a global citizen.

Study Abroad

Our eight directly-run programs in seven countries integrate classroom instruction with in-country experiences that encourage you to think in ways that cross disciplines, cultures, and social boundaries.

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Community Engagement

As a Pitzer student, you’ll take a paired course sequence in social justice theory and social justic praxis to gain a deeper understanding of community engagement. Our Community Engagement Center will also be your home base for community service opportunities.

Explore Community Engagement at Pitzer
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Research

Pitzer offers opportunities to enhance your classroom experience, no matter your major. From internships to assisting with research, you’ll find resources to further explore the subjects you’re passionate about.

Explore Research Opportunities
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5C Academic Resources

Pitzer College is one of the five nationally-ranked undergraduate colleges of The Claremont Colleges. Enjoy the benefits of a small school environment with the resources of a world-class research university.

The Claremont Colleges Advantage
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