College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
Welcome to the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (CHASS)
At CHASS, we remember where we come from. As the original college of Detroit Mercy — founded in 1877 — we carry forward generations of thinkers, changemakers, artists and advocates who shaped our University and city. That legacy inspires everything we do.
We welcome you into something bold. We’re proud to be the only university with Detroit in our name — because we live, learn and lead in a city that drives innovation, resilience and creativity. Here, your voice matters. Your questions matter. Your dreams matter.
And most of all, we want you to belong. CHASS is a home for every student ready to explore the world and themselves through the humanities, arts and social sciences. Our classrooms are communities. Our faculty are dedicated mentors. Our programs are launching pads. No matter your background, we see your potential — and we’re here to help you realize it.
Let’s build something unforgettable together.
CHASS News and Events
DMTC presents ‘Twelfth Night’ in new Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre, Nov. 7-16
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company celebrates the opening of its new Black Box Theatre with Shakespeare’s beloved comedy 'Twelfth Night,' about the unpredictable power of love, which always finds its way home. Six performances will run from Nov. 7 through 16.
Five-woman Ethical Estrogen team claims 2025 Ethics Bowl
The team went undefeated during the event to earn first place in UDM's annual Ethics Bowl.
Stacy Gnall, Detroit Mercy’s poet-in-residence and adjunct instructor of English, recently had four poems from her third book manuscript accepted for publication–two in TriQuarterly and …
UDM ranks #36 in U.S.
#27 Social Mobility
#22 Nationally Best Value Schools
Real Students. Real Stories. Real Support.
Meet the CHASS Student Ambassadors — a dynamic team of peer mentors who are here to help you find your place, navigate college life and connect to the heart of Detroit Mercy.
From one-on-one mentoring and campus tours to TikToks that show what life is really like here, our ambassadors are building a welcoming, connected community — one student at a time.
- Your go-to guide for all things CHASS
- Peer mentors for first-year students
- Event hosts, tour leaders and TikTok storytellers
- Champions of campus culture and community
Learn more about our CHASS Student Ambassadors
Advising with Intention. Mentorship for Life.
Our faculty and advisors aren’t just here to help you register for classes — they’re dedicated mentors who walk beside you from your first semester to graduation and beyond.
- Individualized academic advising, tailored to your goals
- One-on-one mentorship with expert faculty
- Career and graduate school coaching
- Lifelong alumni connections
25+ Majors & Minors
Undergraduate programs that shape futures.
Established in 1877
Detroit Mercy’s
original college.
20+ Pathways to Grad School
From Cybersecurity to Counseling to Clinical Psychology.