Academics + Majors
Offering distinctive academic programs that prepare students for success
Emporia State Academics + Majors
Emporia State University offers academic programs in the School of Business, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Library and Information Management and The Teachers College. ESU is the only public university in Kansas to have earned national recognition as a College of Distinction, an honor for universities that demonstrate innovative application of high-impact education.
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Colleges + Schools
College of Liberal Arts + Sciences
Emporia State University’s College of Liberal Arts + Sciences offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs that span the arts, humanities and sciences.
School of Business
The School of Business offers undergraduate and graduate degrees that prepare students to begin or advance their careers. ESU's School of Business is prestigiously accredited AACSB, a distinction only 5% of business schools hold.
Research + Grants
Emporia States believes that best way to learn is to do. Research opportunities, community projects, internships and other hands-on learning activities will prepare you for your future career, giving you real-world experiences other new graduates won't have.
Undergraduate Research
At Emporia State students have the unique opportunity to conduct research alongside faculty at the undergraduate level.
Research and Creativity Day
Research and Creativity Day provides a platform for all students and faculty to compete and showcase research projects and visual and performing arts.
Research and Grants
Faculty and students can submit proposals and find funding for initiatives with guidance from the Research Grants office.

Study Abroad
Study abroad programs at ESU will take you around the globe.
Academic Services + Advising
The Student Advising Center (SAC) provides academic advising and guidance to first-year and undeclared students.
ACES
Academic Center for Excellence and Success (ACES) offers free academic services to students, including tutoring, workshops, success coaching and more.
SASS
Student Accessibility and Support Services ensures students with documented disabilities who self-disclose have full and equal access to the programs and services of ESU and are not discriminated against because of their disability.
CAREER SERVICES
Career Services is committed to helping students decide on a major, develop a career plan, gain experience, find employment and apply to a graduate/professional school.
Academic Affairs
Ensuring academic excellence and integrity of ESU.
Academic Calendar
First and last day of classes, vacation and holidays, final exams and commencement dates.

Academic Department Directory
Explore ESU's academic departments.