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Converse College
We will open the doors to opportunity.
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
We will be your home.
Our 70-acre historic campus dates back to 1889. Whether you live on campus or commute, your student life experience is where your learning goes beyond the classroom.
You’ll venture out into the nearby outdoors, so bring your kayak and hiking boots. You’ll groove on downtown Spartanburg’s art and music vibe. You’ll score an internship or find a mentor or both. Most of all, you’ll find a family that will support you, push you, and cheer you forward.
Leading the Way
Congratulations to our Summer 2021 SCICU Research Grant Recipients
Converse is thrilled to announce that all of our applications for Summer 2021 SCICU faculty-mentored student research grants were not only approved, but all were fully funded at the requested …
Students Blend Science and Art for Research Project
Biochemistry major Jordyn Welcher ’21 (Nisbet Honors) and Biology & Chemistry major Emilee Wolfe ’23 (Nisbet Honors) presented their research titled “Examining Rare Earth Elements as Alternatives in Glaze Chemistry: …
Biology Student Presents at 12th annual INBRE Symposium
Biology major Ny’Kera Hall ’22 presented research at the 12th annual IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Symposium. Her work developed a multiplex primer for the detection of M. incognita, …
Converse Awards 2020-21 Creativity, Community and Cultural Grants
Converse’s Creativity, Community, and Cultural Enrichment Grants celebrate the creative solutions that result from thinking in new ways and across disciplines, backgrounds and cultures. Since our founding, Converse has been …
Campus Events
Converse Trio
Senior Recital: Shiyi Zhong
Graduate Ensemble Recital: Anna Neely, soprano
Converse Community News
Announcements
Converse MFA Announces Inaugural Alumni Book Prize Winners
The Converse Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing and Clemson University Press are pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Converse MFA Alumni Book Prize as selected by this …
Announcements
Converse President Krista Newkirk to Become President of the University of Redlands
Converse College is proud of the success and exciting changes we have experienced over the last five years. The Board of Trustees expresses its appreciation and thanks to Krista L. …
Converse Now
Converse Receives $1 Million Gift to Support Converse Athletics
Converse College has received a gift of $1 million to support Converse athletics. The gift from Agnes Binder Weisiger ’63 and her husband Edward I. Weisiger will fund the turfing …
