Cal Poly Humboldt College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Cal Poly Humboldt College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences We are the liberal arts college at Cal Poly Humboldt, dedicated to altruism, ethical innovation and amplifying student voices.

Check our website for more information about our undergraduate/graduate programs! The College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (CAHSS) is 1 of 3 colleges at Cal Poly Humboldt. This college hosts 15 departments, 25 majors, 37 minors and 4 Master’s programs. For our full list of undergraduate and graduate programs, please visit us at cahss.humboldt.edu

Another massive congratulations to all the 2026 CAHSS graduates!! 🙌🎓🌱✨Special shout out to Arthur Monarchy, the first g...
05/18/2026

Another massive congratulations to all the 2026 CAHSS graduates!! 🙌🎓🌱✨

Special shout out to Arthur Monarchy, the first graduate of Pelican Bay Communication B.A. program! 👏

See more photos from the big day 🔗 in our bio

Congratulations to our 2026 California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art (CCACA) winners! 🎨Cal Poly Humboldt...
05/08/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art (CCACA) winners! 🎨

Cal Poly Humboldt ceramic students collected several awards at the 39th annual CCACA’s, including:

🥇 Socks Lucas won first place amongst universities for “Surrender.”
🥈Natalie Anthone won second place amongst universities for “Wisdom Seeker.”
🌟 Mia Harmon won the Exhibition Award for “Little Readers.”

Congrats, recipients, on your amazing art pieces and awards! 🙌👏

05/05/2026

Critical Race, Gender & Sexuality Studies (CRGS) — a life-changing degree! 🙌

Before getting their Master’s in Counseling Psychology, Alumni Tai Parker was a double major in CRGS and Psychology with a minor in Women’s Studies, which led them to their role as Clinical Manager & Q***r Programs Coordinator at Two Feathers Native American Family Services 👏

Fall 2026 class schedules are now live — blend your choice of majors and start paving your own life-changing path! 💚

05/01/2026

This Saturday is the 40th anniversary performance of the Humboldt Calypso Band! 🥁🎶

Founded in the spring of 1986 by Cal Poly Humboldt Music Professor Eugene Novotney, this special milestone concert will showcase internationally acclaimed guest artists Liam Teague and Josanne Francis, alongside rising young steelpan performer Jaden Teague-Núñez.

Join the Humboldt Calypso Band for an evening filled with high-energy calypso and soca music! 💚💛

⏰ Saturday, May 2, @ 8 p.m
📍John Van Duzer Theatre

04/30/2026

Join us tomorrow for the opening of “Medusa’s Tale” by Carol S. Lashof — a student-directed and student-designed play, presented by the Department of Dance, Music & Theatre. 🐍

Come support student-led theatre and experience the story of would-be-heroes on their quest to slay Medusa, the famous monster with snakes for hair whose gaze turns mortals to stone… except for the young Perseus. 🎭

When ⏰
Thursday, April 30 @ 7 pm
Friday, May 1 @ 7 pm
Saturday, May 2 @ 2 pm
Saturday, May 2 @ 7 pm

Where📍
Gist Hall Theatre (GH 219)

FREE admission! 🎟️

**Please be advised that the show contains themes of sexual assault.

Time is ticking! ⏳ It’s Cal Poly Humboldt’s Giving Day! For the next 24 hours, we’re raising funds to support our incred...
04/08/2026

Time is ticking! ⏳ It’s Cal Poly Humboldt’s Giving Day!

For the next 24 hours, we’re raising funds to support our incredible CAHSS students in their programs, clubs and academic adventures.

Ready to make a difference? Donate now! 💛💚 (links in stories)

CAHSS’ new Critical Agriculture Studies & Agroecology B.A. launches Fall 2026! 🌱Explore how land, food and farming are s...
04/08/2026

CAHSS’ new Critical Agriculture Studies & Agroecology B.A. launches Fall 2026! 🌱

Explore how land, food and farming are shaped by history, culture and power, while building hands-on skills and community-rooted practice. Learn more in the Humboldt NOW story (link in stories).

Curious? Join us for tomorrow’s info session:
🗓️When: 
Wednesday, April 8 @ 11-12:30 p.m. 
📍Where: 
Founders Hall (FH) 126 11-12:30 
(There will be pizza 😉🍕)

Tomorrow is also the university’s annual Giving Day! Funds will support boots 🥾 and outerwear 🧥 for incoming students, with donations matched by CAHSS Dean Jeff Crane up to $500.👏

Consider supporting this important initiative rooted in sustainability and climate justice! 🌿💚💛 (Giving Day link in stories)

Address

1 Harpst Street
Arcata, CA
95521

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17078264491

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