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

Graduates Walking

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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Laurentian University Previews Event Lineup for 2026 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and G...

On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, Laurentian University will host a full-day gathering at the Indige...

On the left- Book cover for Hail Mary by Elizabeth Urso, featuring bright neon green title text over a dark background with a central image of an inverted tooth engulfed in red and yellow flames. On the right- Black-and-white portrait of author Elizabeth Urso resting her chin on her hand, wearing a patterned blouse and smiling softly at the camera.

Laurentian Alumna Elizabeth Urso Debuts Novel Hail Mary

Laurentian University is proud to feature alumna Elizabeth Urso, practicing lawyer and recipient of ...

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Residence Assistants: Building Community from Day One

As students arrived on campus earlier this month for the start of the new academic year, Laurentian ...

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Laurentian Alumnus Connor Lafortune on Art, Activism, and Reconciliation

As Laurentian University prepares to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept...

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McEwen School of Architecture Inspires Next Generation of Architects

From hands-on workshops in high schools across Northern Ontario and New Brunswick to a full-day imme...

Upcoming Events

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Lunch, Learn & Connect: Cultural Awareness and Inclusion

Join us for a welcoming, community-building experience designed to foster cultural awareness, connection, and belonging. Open to all!

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