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  • If you can dream it, you can achieve it

    We offer students the freedom to tailor their education to their own intellectual interests and professional goals.

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  • Question. Critique. Create.

    Our students ask questions that matter, think critically about education, and creatively express their understanding within a community of learners.

    Our Program

  • What is CHID?

    CHID is a one-of-a-kind program where students enjoy the freedom of an interdisciplinary liberal arts degree within the context of a renowned research university.

    About CHID

  • Transformational Travel

    Through engagement with local scholars, artists, political leaders, activists, and community members, our study abroad programs prepare students to engage with an increasingly globalized world.

    Study Abroad

  • CHID Turns 40

    40 years ago, we founded an undergraduate program centered on student leadership, radical pedagogies, and public service. Today, these core values remain our north star.

    Our History
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Widening Circles: Online Community for Learning and Action (Study Away)

Are you ready to reach out beyond your everyday circles? Are you looking for new modes of connection, inspiration, and outward movement?
Quarter Offered: Early Fall Start 2021
Application Deadline: May 15, 2021

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News & Events

Picture of Sophia Carey: Congrats to CHID Major Sophia Carey for receiving this year's Beinecke Scholarship
CHID Major Sophia Carey named Beinecke scholar 
April 30, 2021
Raza (with microphone) at a Young People For summit, surrounded by audience of students listening to Raza speak.
CHID Senior "connecting communities with health care"
November 1, 2020
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