Faculty of Arts

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Welcome to the Faculty of Arts

Discover a vibrant, bilingual community housed in departments, schools and programs at Laurentian University. Our professors create a stimulating environment in Sudbury by organizing lectures and conferences for you to attend.

Established July 1, 2014, the Faculty of Arts offer degree programs in Sudbury and by distance and is strongly committed to Laurentian University’s bilingual and tricultural mandate which recognizes the French, English and Indigenous cultures of Northern Ontario.

We invite you to discover some of our alumni who have gone on to distinguish themselves in a variety of fields of endeavour. Of particular note are the many contributions to the francophone and Indigenous communities of Northern Ontario. We also invite you to learn about our award-winning faculty members who have been recognized for their outstanding teaching performance.

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Explore Your Possibilities

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Undergraduate Programs

Browse undergraduate programs

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Graduate Programs

Browse graduate programs

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Explore Campus

Resources for Current Students

Academic Advising

BA Requirements

Indigenous Courses

Certificate of Bilingualism

Our Tricultural Mandate

What's New in the Faculty of Arts

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Upcoming Events

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Fall Open House 2026

Spend a day on campus and experience life at Laurentian University! Take a guided tour, sit in on sample lectures, meet your future professors, and more.

Make an impact

Make a difference to students in the Faculty of Arts.

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Contact Us

Faculty of Arts

arts@laurentian.ca

Arts Building, 3rd Floor, Room A-308 935 Ramsey Lake Road,
Sudbury, ON
P3E 2C6 (705) 675 1151 ext. 4300

Jennifer Johnson, Dean, Faculty of Arts

jljohnson@laurentian.ca