See COVID-19 campus updates, office hours and resources COVID-19 Updates > Converse University Converse University We will… …prepare you for success. Every Converse student has the opportunity to participate in experiential learning. Unique student-faculty collaboration and research will give you the edge in any job interview – and may entirely re-shape your vision of the world. Go Beyond the Classroom 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. Start here 98% OF FULL-TIME FACULTY HAVE TERMINAL DEGREES 11:1 FACULTY/STUDENT RATIO ENSURES PERSONAL ATTENTION & MENTORING 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. Converse Guarantee 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. See our academic offerings Arts We are a nationally recognized arts powerhouse. Get the experience you need to take the world by storm. READ MORE Humanities, Sciences, & Business Work closely with our dedicated, award-winning faculty who offer a variety of insights and experiences. READ MORE Education & Graduate Studies Join a legacy of award-winning teachers, innovative leaders, and creative thinkers. READ MORE 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. Life at Converse 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. Career Development Leading the Way HOW CONVERSE STUDENTS ARE CHANGING THE GAME 2021 Young Artist Competition Winners Announced Converse University’s Young Artist Competition grants outstanding student soloists the opportunity to perform with the Converse Symphony Orchestra. Congratulations to this year’s Young Artist Competition winners: Hannah Cheatham ’22, sopranoLanna … READ MORE Math Major Completes Compelling Data Science Internship Jovana Mitic ’23 (Nisbet Honors) got to combine two of her loves, math and swimming, during her summer internship at Camp Kippewa in Maine. Jovana spent her mornings at the … READ MORE Student-Athletes Sweep Field Hockey Awards At the South Atlantic Conference, Converse University student-athletes swept the Big Four awards (Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year, and Coach of … READ MORE Converse Kicks Off First-Gen Week With Blue Duck Scooters Converse University is kicking off its 2021 First-Generation Week with Blue Duck scooters. On November 8, 2021, Converse is collaborating with Blue Duck to offer students a code to rent … READ MORE Campus Events 2 December Converse University All Day Last Day of Fall 2021 Classes FIND OUT MORE 2 December Twichell Auditorium 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm 2021 Festival of Lessons and Carols FIND OUT MORE 5 December Daniel Recital Hall 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm The Converse Trio – 2021 FIND OUT MORE See What’s Happening at Converse Converse Community News All news and stories ANNOUNCEMENTS 2021 Young Artist Competition Winners Announced November 22, 2021 Converse University’s Young Artist Competition grants outstanding student soloists the opportunity to perform with the Converse Symphony Orchestra. Congratulations to this year’s Young Artist Competition winners: Hannah Cheatham ’22, sopranoLanna … READ MORE ATHLETICS Student-Athletes Sweep Field Hockey Awards November 17, 2021 At the South Atlantic Conference, Converse University student-athletes swept the Big Four awards (Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year, and Coach of … READ MORE ALUMNI Art Education Grad Has Sights Set on Med School November 9, 2021 Art Education grad Sarah Spears ’21 has had her work in nine shows both locally and nationally over the past year. Recently, she exhibited her work at West Main Artists … READ MORE Converse University Campus Map Employment Opportunities Human Resources Title IX Alumni Converse College for Women Presidential Search Employers and Recruiters Converse International School 康沃斯大学国际学院 About Converse Converse Box Office Accreditations and Affiliations HEERF Disclosure Statements CONTACT US 580 E. 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