Ursinus College is expanding its academic offerings with a slate of new and reimagined majors launching in fall 2026, giving prospective students more ways to turn their interests into clear academic and career pathways.
The new programs reflect a broader push at the Collegeville college to connect classroom learning with real-world preparation through applied liberal arts.
Under the leadership of new president Gundolf Graml, Ph.D., Ursinus is further emphasizing practical, career-focused education while preserving the broad intellectual foundation of a liberal arts degree.
A Direct Response to Workforce Needs
For students beginning the college search, the announcement offers a closer look at how Ursinus is responding to the needs of today’s workforce. The new and reimagined majors span health, business, science, technology, sustainability, and the arts.
They include:
- Allied health studies
- Kinesiology and exercise science
- Health and physical education
- Public health
- Business administration
- Economics
- Finance
- Marketing
- Sports management
- Marine science
- Applied sustainability
- Music technology
- Forensic chemistry
- Business analytics
- Cybersecurity
The APEX Model: Learning With Purpose
The expansion builds on Ursinus’ APEX program (applied. professional. experiential.). The program is designed to connect students with hands-on learning, career development, and real-world experience throughout their college years.
“At Ursinus, we believe students should not have to choose between a broad, transformative education and strong career preparation,” said President Graml. “These new majors expand opportunities for students to pursue their interests, develop in-demand skills, and graduate ready to succeed in a rapidly changing world.”
Together, the new majors and the APEX model give students more than a course of study. They offer an intentional bridge between academic exploration and professional readiness.
Health Sciences Gets a Focused Redesign
That approach is especially clear in health sciences. Beginning in fall 2026, Ursinus will reorganize its health sciences program into four distinct majors: allied health studies, kinesiology and exercise science, health and physical education, and public health.
The change gives students more focused options depending on whether they are interested in clinical careers, graduate school, education, community health, athletics, wellness, or related fields.
Business, Technology, and Emerging Fields
The business-related majors also speak directly to students looking for flexible, practical pathways into competitive industries. Business administration, finance, marketing, economics, business analytics, cybersecurity, and sports management each give students a foundation they can apply across many sectors.
Other additions expand opportunities in emerging and specialized fields. Marine science will allow students to study oceanic and environmental systems. Applied sustainability will focus on environmental, social, and economic challenges facing communities and organizations.
Music technology will connect creative talent with audio production, recording, sound design, and the technology behind modern music.
An Invitation to Build What Comes Next
For Ursinus, the new majors represent more than an update to the academic catalog. They are part of a larger invitation to students: bring your interests, explore your options, and build a college experience that connects directly to what comes next.
Students and families interested in the new and reimagined majors launching in fall 2026 can learn more about academic programs, admissions, and campus visit opportunities at Ursinus.
