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Converse University Mourns the Death of President Jeffrey H. Barker
This is Converse University
A small university with a mighty vision.
Founded in 1889, Converse empowers students to become transformative leaders who see clearly, decide wisely, and act justly.
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98%Of full-time faculty have terminal degrees
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11:1Faculty/student ratio ensures personal attention & mentoring
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86%Of our courses are taught by full-time faculty
We will guarantee your education.
Converse is committed to empowering and transforming our students. We guarantee our undergraduate students will graduate in 4 years and gain employment or graduate school acceptance within 6 months after graduation.
Degrees & Programs
We offer more than 40 majors supported by minors and career tracks to provide you with the professional and technical skills you need to confidently take on the future.
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Work closely with our dedicated, award-winning faculty who offer a variety of insights and experiences.
Education & Graduate Studies
Join a legacy of award-winning teachers, innovative leaders, and creative thinkers.
See Yourself at Converse
Whether you live on campus or commute, your student life experience is where your learning goes beyond the classroom.
You’ll score an internship or find a mentor — or both. You’ll groove on downtown Spartanburg’s art and music vibe, while finding local opportunities to flourish personally and professionally. You’ll venture out into the nearby outdoors, so bring your kayak and hiking boots. Most of all, you’ll find a community that will support you, push you, and cheer you forward.
Leading the Way
Converse Ready to Welcome Largest Incoming Class in More Than 3 Decades
Converse is on track to welcome the largest number of new undergraduate students in more than three decades — at least 370 new students from 30 states and 17 countries …
Biology Major and Faculty Present at 2021 INBRE Symposium
Ny’Kera Hall ’22 presented research at the 12th annual INBRE Symposium. Her work developed a multiplex primer for the detection of M. incognita, H. glycines, and R. reniformis. Her project …
Spring 2021 Dean’s List Announced
Converse congratulates the following undergraduate students named to our Spring 2021 Dean’s List. To be eligible for Converse’s Dean’s List, students must be full-time and have no incomplete grades during …
Theatre Major Spends Summer in Ghana for Service-Learning
Brittany Long ’22 (Nisbet Honors) is spending her summer in Ghana! Brittany is traveling with the nonprofit organization 3GC, and this trip is her first time outside of the United …
Campus Events
Converse Tent at the 2021 Spartanburg Criterium
2021 Converse College for Women Welcome Back Dessert
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Announcements
Converse University Mourns the Death of President Jeffrey H. Barker
Converse and the greater community are invited to a viewing for Dr. Jeffrey H. Barker, Converse University President, on Sunday, August 1, 2021 from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm. The viewing …
Athletics
Converse Secures Dynamic Space in Drayton Mills Marketplace for Inaugural Esports Program
The above image is an artist’s conceptual illustration of proposed interior design plan. Subject to change. Converse University has secured a dynamic space within the historic Drayton Mills Marketplace in …
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Converse Ready to Welcome Largest Incoming Class in More Than 3 Decades
Converse is on track to welcome the largest number of new undergraduate students in more than three decades — at least 370 new students from 30 states and 17 countries …
