Founded in 1889 by citizens of Spartanburg, South Carolina, Converse University is a co-education liberal arts institution rooted in innovation and a strong commitment to community. For more than 134 years, Converse has been empowering students to become transformative leaders who see clearly, decide wisely, and act justly. Converse welcomes students seeking bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees to explore deep scholarship, transformative mentorship, experiential learning.