The Spanish and Portuguese Department offers the Hispanic Studies major (newly revised in 2020) and the Romance Languages major (Spanish or Portuguese major with a second focus in Portuguese, French, or Italian) along with the Spanish minor and the Luso-Brazilian Studies thematic minor. There are also numerous study abroad programs offered by the department.
The Spanish & Portuguese Department sponsors SOMOS, a student group that explores Latina/o, chicana/o, and Hispanic culture and issues.