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Converse University
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.
Humanities, Sciences, & Business
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.
Beyond Converse
Converse graduates develop skills beyond what they learn in classes to their real-world experiences. Our students set themselves up for career success through independent or collaborative research, creative projects, service-learning, work-study options, and our vast alumni network.
Experiential learning opportunities such as internships, clinical experiences, student teaching, and study-travel offer transformative, out-of-the-box experiences to develop problem-solving skills and expand their ability for innovative thinking.
Leading the Way
Converse II Senior’s Art Selected for Spartanburg Libraries Exhibition
Studio Art major Cathy Ceva ’22 won an award for her piece, Black Marketed Seahorses, during Spartanburg County Public Libraries’ 8th Annual Juried Exhibition reception. The juror for this year’s exhibition, Zane …
Biology Majors Complete Pesticide Research Under Dr. Steele
Heena Patel ’23 (Nisbet Honors) and Kaitlin Brown ’22 completed a 10-week summer research program sponsored by SC IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE), funded through the National Institutes …
Minor in Arts Management Opens Door to Full-time Job
Child and Family Studies major and Arts Management minor, Chloe Young ’22, began interning at Paint Love, a nonprofit in Atlanta, Georgia, in November 2020. The Paint Love organization works …
MFA Student Wins New Southern Voices Poetry Book Prize
Converse MFA poetry student Marlanda Dekine is the winner of the 2021 New Southern Voices Poetry Prize. The prize, sponsored by Spartanburg’s Hub City Press, is offered biennially. Marlanda’s unpublished …
Campus Events
Guest Artist Series: Galan Trio
2021 ‘Girls Who Code’ Club Weekly Meeting
Fall 2021 Arts on Tap
Converse Community News
Board of Trustees
Converse University Announces New 2021 – 2022 Trustees
Converse University is pleased to welcome five new members to its esteemed Board of Trustees: Dr. B. Brant Bynum, of Spartanburg, SC, former Associate VP for Academic Affairs and Associate …
Internship
2021 Accounting Grad Lands Job Thanks to Career Development Skills
Tykeria Dawkins ’21 landed a full-time accountant position with OTO Development, Johnson Family of Companies, soon after completing a competitive internship with them. Tykeria faced some challenges at the start …
Faculty
Multiple Faculty Members Promoted for 2021-2022 Academic Year
Eight Converse faculty members were promoted in the Summer of 2021 and will begin the fall semester with their new academic ranks. These promotions reflect more than their classroom and …
