Converse College

Converse was founded in 1889 by citizens of Spartanburg, S.C., who aimed to create an educational experience that enables women to see clearly, decide wisely, and act justly. Effective July 1, 2021 it will acknowledge its university status under the name Converse University, and in fall 2020, it will welcome its first undergraduate co-educational incoming class. Converse is a creator of opportunity for all academically-qualified students through a personalized education that is combined with the professional and technical skills graduates need to be successful in their careers. Converse pushes beyond traditional boundaries to make a quality educational experience available to every qualified student who seeks it both at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels. Converse Colleges mission is to help students develop their unique voice, a sense of value, and a vision for the future.