Converse College
- Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Setting: Small/Midsize City
- Affiliation: Independent
- Founded: 1889
Points of Pride
The Converse College commitment to creativity and the development of adaptable individuals with clear vision, wise decision and just action is guided by seven core values: excellence, integrity, exploration, diversity, respect, community and progress.
History
Although the doors of Converse opened October 1, 1890, the first step towards the founding of the college was taken in 1889 when a prominent attorney assembled a group of Spartanburg citizens to discuss the project. Among the 13 men was Dexter Edgar Converse, a native of Vermont who had settled in Spartanburg before the Civil War. His contributions to the college were so valuable it was given his name.
Location & Contact
Converse College
580 East Main Street
Spartanburg, SC 29302
United States
Office of Admissions
Degrees Offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctoral
Pre-Professional and Certificate Programs
Areas of Study
- Accounting
- Art and Design
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Child and Family Studies
- Creative and Professional Writing
- Economics
- Education
- English
- German Studies
- Healthcare Administration
- Hispanic Studies
- History
- Individualized Major
- Mathematics
- Medical Technology
- Music
- Musical Theatre
- Philosophy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Religion
- Theatre
Athletics
Acrobatics & Tumbling
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
IHSA Equestrian
Graduate Programs
Education
Liberal Arts
Marriage and Family Therapy
Music
Literacy
Advanced Studies
Professional Leadership
Administration & Supervision
Healthcare Management
Creative Writing
Art Education
Gifted Education