At Converse, opportunities don’t just happen. We create them. From our professors who put you in the middle of it all – research, real-world experience, and personal guidance – to our student life and career advisement teams – we surround you with what you need to be ready for both today and tomorrow.
Tomorrow’s game changers start here.
Our students are leaders, creative thinkers, and doers who are looking for more from their college experience.
Here’s what you need to know
Our tuition is lower than the cost of many other private Upstate SC institutions. You’ll complete your college career in a timely manner and without spending extra for additional years of school.
95% of Converse’s students receive some form of need-based and/or achievement-based financial aid. We are committed to ensuring that a high-quality, private education is within your reach.
Our First Day Ready program program ensures traditional undergraduate students will have most of the required textbooks and course materials for classes by the first day at no additional charge since these costs are covered as part of tuition.
With lower tuition, your financial aid and scholarship dollars will stretch farther.
Converse believes in the value of our education and where it will take you. As part of the Converse Guarantee, we guarantee all undergraduate, full-time students will graduate from Converse in four years. If you don’t, the rest of your 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 for a year tuition-free.
Learn more about the Converse Guarantee.
As a test-optional school, your ACT or SAT test scores are not required as part of the admissions application process. If you feel your scores are a good reflection of your ability you are more than welcome to submit them as part of your file. However, it is not an admissions requirement.
For students who have not taken the TOEFL, Converse will also accept the Duolingo English test. Ask your Admissions Counselor for more details.
What Type of Student Are You?
Take a tour of our campus
Located in Spartanburg, SC, Converse is a close-knit community with an awesome belief in one another. With our uncommonly low 12:1 student-faculty ratio, our students experience a personalized education and the tools they need to be successful today and in the future. Come visit us—virtually or in person—and see for yourself.
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For Parents & Families
Converse is committed to our students and their families. We offer a variety of ways for you to become familiar with current happenings and campus resources. We will empower you to support your college student during their experience as a student. Read more about how we will bolster your student’s experience at Converse University.
Attend a Converse Preview Day
Converse preview days answer many of your questions with student and faculty panels and in-depth information on financial aid, housing, study travel, and more.
Meet Our Team
Our admissions counselors are ready to answer any questions you may have about the admissions process, financial aid, and more.
Macey Atkins
Assistant Director of Admissions
Luke Black
Assistant Director of Admissions
Emily Karpinski
Associate Director of Admissions
Kyle McIntyre
Admissions Counselor
Mia O’Donnell
Admissions Counselor
Cynthia Oliver Zavaleta
Admissions Counselor
Lexi Stoneburner
Director of New Student Experiences & Transitions
Austin Weaver
Admissions Counselor
Join Us
Converse offers over 100 majors, minors, certificates, and graduate programs across 2 campuses and online.
Undergraduate Admissions
Phone: 864.596.9040
Email: admissions@jdzruiran.com
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Evenings and weekends by appointment.
Graduate Admissions
Graduate Admission Office (MAT, MiM, MM, MEd, MLA, MMFT, EdD, EdS)
864.596.9040
graduate@jdzruiran.com
MFA in Creative Writing
864.596.9082
geoff.herbach@jdzruiran.com