Undergraduate Admissions
Start your path to understanding the world — and your place in it.
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Undergraduate Admissions
Start your path to understanding the world — and your place in it. Whether you're drawn to the history of ideas, the study of film and language, or the cultures of Latin America and beyond, our faculty and community will guide you from your first course to graduation and beyond.
Become a Cardinal
We're here to help along every stage of your journey to UofL. Whether you already know which track you want to pursue or you're still exploring, you'll find your place in our community at the Department of Interdisciplinary & Public Humanities.
- Visit us: Meet our faculty and learn about our programs and student community.
- Apply now: Ready to join the Cardinal family? Start your application today.
Affordability Matters
UofL's Cardinal Commitment Grant narrows the gap in college expenses and helps you receive the financial aid you need. Any student receiving a 2026–27 federal aid package that includes a Pell Grant, CAP Grant and KEES will have 100% of their tuition covered. Other awards range from $2,000 to $7,000.
Pursue your humanities education without the worry of mounting college debt.
- Learn more about the Cardinal Commitment Grant
- College of Arts & Sciences Scholarships
- UofL Office of Financial Aid
Transfer Students
The Department of Interdisciplinary & Public Humanities welcomes transfer students. We work with you to evaluate previous coursework and determine how your credits apply toward your degree.
To discuss transfer credit:
- Contact us at humanities@louisville.edu
- Meet with our academic advisors
Join the Leaders Who Think Differently
Ready to turn your passion for ideas, culture and community into professional impact? Explore Interdisciplinary and Public Humanities at the University of Louisville — where you design your own academic path across history, literature, philosophy and the arts, and build the critical thinking, research fluency and communication skills that law schools, graduate programs, nonprofits, cultural institutions and employers across every sector consistently rank among their most critical needs.