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Colby’s academic program is among the preeminent liberal arts programs in the nation. The Colby experience challenges students to open their minds to new ideas, unfamiliar concepts, and diverse points of view. With 53 majors, 25 departments, 11 programs, and an independent major option, students have the flexibility to set their own course of study. Colby’s singular dedication to undergraduate education and its emphasis on research and project-based learning means that each student can tailor his or her academic program for a unique experience. The strong liberal arts curriculum provides excellent preparation for an unlimited range of career choices and graduate studies while giving students a better understanding of the world and their places in it.

The Colby Plan is a series of 10 educational precepts, which the College believes are at the heart of a liberal arts education.

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