College of Arts and Science
The College of Arts and Science (A&S) is dedicated to teaching critical thinking and creativity to our students. We are committed to researching the challenges we face to find evidence-based solutions and to enriching the world through creative work. We have the vast range of expertise that turns ideas into reality and where experiential learning and innovation flourish. As the largest college at the University of Missouri, an AAU, public, land grant institution, we serve our state and nation by educating Mizzou students, advancing research and creative work, and engaging Missouri and beyond.
Recommended Purchases
General Hardware Recommendations
4-year A&S students may select based on OS preference.
| Windows™ Users | Apple® Users |
|---|---|
| Intel Ultra7 processor or AMD Ryzen 7 processor | Apple M5 processor |
| Windows 11 OS | macOS 26 (Tahoe) |
| 32GB RAM | 24GB RAM |
| 512GB + SSD (SSD = Solid State Drive) | 512GB + SSD (SSD = Solid State Drive) |
*All students are provided 1TB OneDrive storage
Specific recommendations for students in Architectural Studies, School of Music, School of Visual Studies, the Department of Textile and Apparel Management and Geography can be found at the links above.