Founded in 1857 Sewanee by clergy and lay delegates from Episcopal dioceses throughout the south the University celebrated the 150th anniversary of its founding in 2007-2008, it looked back on a rich history and forward to new opportunities for the next generations. The university is dedicated to liberal education, to time-honored traditions and to commitment to serve students and nation.

Sewanee support the broad-based ideals of liberal education as an exact mean of success in era of specialization and frequently changing demands of society.
At the University of the South, the loyalty to outstanding liberal arts education and stable traditions of honor, community and respect have transformed many generations of students, and have earned the abiding support of alumni who enjoy lives of integrity and leadership.

Sewanee offers 36 majors, 27 minors, and 15 special programs, along with pre-medicine, pre-nursing, pre-business and pre-law. More than 40 percent of students take part in study-abroad programs and a comprehensive gifted program that provides financial support for summer internships has greatly strengthened career development for undergraduates.

The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to develop the whole person through the highest quality of liberal arts education. Outstanding students work closely with diverse and distinguished faculty in a demanding course of scientific and humane study that prepares them for lives full of achievement. Providing rich opportunities for leadership and intellectual, spiritual growth, while grounding its community on a pledge of honor, Sewanee enables students to live with grace, integrity and a reverent concern for the world.