Converse University empowers its students to become transformative leaders who see clearly, decide wisely, and act justly. Converse offers an environment where opinions are valued and sought after—with strong academic programs in the arts, sciences, and education, an uncommonly low student-faculty ratio of 9:1 and unique opportunities for student-faculty collaboration and research.
We value creativity, innovation, and transformation—so much so that every student has the opportunity to participate in experiential learning while at Converse—things like internships, student research, leadership development, community service and study-travel.
Converse is so confident in the value of our education that we have introduced the Converse Guarantee. With this promise, we guarantee all undergraduate, full-time students will graduate from Converse in four years. If you don’t, the rest of the classes needed to complete your degree will be free. We also guarantee you will be employed full-time or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation, or be eligible to return to Converse University for a year tuition-free.
Learn more about the Converse Guarantee here.
Our undergraduates are more likely than their peers to participate in faculty-mentored research, earn SCICU research grants, and present their research at conferences. Converse students are wise leaders, creative thinkers, and agents of transformation who are looking for more from their college experience. We believe a rich educational experience should be open to all and help drive our region vibrantly forward.
MFA fiction graduate Kim Shegog ’15 was selected as a 2023 Eric Hoffer Book Award finalist for the short story collection, “Crossing Over”. “Crossing Over” also won the inaugural Converse …
On May 20, 2023, the Converse community gathered to celebrate the graduating Class of 2023. Our graduates were involved in leadership opportunities, research, internships, study travel, and athletics. They now …
Converse faculty and students attended the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) Southeastern Section Meeting in March 2023 at Coastal Carolina University. Associate Professor of Mathematics & Chair of the Mathematics …
Lily Strickland – Pulitzer prize-winning composer
Kimilee Bryant – Broadway star; earned lead role of “Christine” in Phantom of the Opera
Ellen Bryant Voigt – MacArthur Foundation Fellow and “Genius Grant” recipient, Poet Laureate of Vermont
Pat Hickerson – Major General U.S. Army; retired as highest ranking female officer
Scott Laughlin – Co-founder and associate director of Disquiet International Literary Program in Portugal
Richard Troxell – Opera star of Scorsese’s Madam Butterfly film; sung on TV for Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon
Carol Connor – First female circuit court judge in South Carolina
Casey Addis – U.S. Foreign Service Officer
Ron Gardner, Scott Turner and Russell Booker – Superintendents of Spartanburg County School Districts 1, 5 and 7
Harriet O’Neil – Texas Supreme Court Justice
Cheryl Woody – Deputy crew commander for Titan IV Rocket launches