Wofford College, established in 1854, is a four-year, residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg, S.C. It offers 25 major fields of study to a student bod of 1,650 undergraduates. Nationally known for the strength of its academic program, outstanding faculty, study abroad participation and successful graduates, Wofford is home to one of the nation's 283 Phi Beta Kappa chapters. The college community enjoys Greek Life as well as 18 NCAA Division I athletics teams.
(see more)Wofford College, established in 1854, is a four-year, residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg, S.C. It offers 25 major fields of study to a student bod of 1,650 undergraduates. Nationally known for the strength of its academic program, outstanding faculty, study abroad participation and successful graduates, Wofford is home to one of the nation's 283 Phi Beta Kappa chapters. The college community enjoys Greek Life as well as 18 NCAA Division I athletics teams.
Members of the Wofford College Orientation Staff welcomed the Class of 2020 on Aug. 31, 2016. The Orientation Staff leadership team helps plan, organize and manage activities designed to help first-year college students make the transition from high school to college. They foster supportive relationships, serve as role models and offer peer mentoring.
Student Orientation -
Sep 21
The Old Gold and Black student newspaper won 12 awards in the South Carolina Press Association 2015 Collegiate Contest.
Achievement (Other) -
Jun 1
Study abroad is a major component of Wofford's commitment to shaping globally connected citizens. Opportunities range from travel/study Interim projects to a full-year at a university abroad. Students may choose from more than 200 programs and 59 countries. Co-curricular opportunities include service learning, internships and cultural excursions.
Study Abroad -
Sep 6
Several Wofford College students are studying abroad and/or participating in internships during the summer of 2016.
Study Abroad -
Jun 10
Three Wofford seniors intern at the Aspen Institute during summer 2016
Internship -
Jul 26
Wofford's Interim is a time for exploration and experiential learning away from the rigors of traditional academic courses for students and faculty alike. Many students studied abroad while others conducted their own independent interim projects.
Internship -
Feb 15
Dr. Dennis M. Wiseman, provost of Wofford College, has announced Dean's List students for the Spring 2016 semester.
Honors List -
Jun 21
Dr. Dennis M. Wiseman, provost of Wofford College, has announced Dean's List students for the Fall 2015 semester.
Honors List -
Jan 14
Wofford students recently were elected as delegates to Campus Union; Class of 2017 officers also elected
Student Government -
May 27
Area students recently were elected by the Wofford College student body to serve as officers of Wofford's Campus Union for the 2016-17 academic year. Elected were:
Student Government -
Apr 19
Wofford College conferred degrees to 325 graduates at the 162nd Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 15, 2016
Graduation -
May 20
Wofford College conferred degrees to 368 graduates at the 161st Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 17, 2015.
Graduation -
2015 May 27
Wofford College held its annual spring Honors Convocation on Tuesday, May 3.
Academic Award -
May 12
Wofford College held its annual spring Honors Convocation on Thursday, May 7.
Academic Award -
2015 May 8
Wofford College initiated 36 students and recent graduates into its chapter of Phi Beta Kappa in a ceremony held on Tuesday, May 3.
Honor Society -
May 12
Wofford College initiated 35 students and recent graduates into its chapter of Phi Beta Kappa in a ceremony held on Thursday, May 7.
Honor Society -
2015 May 18
Students in Wofford's Chinese Language and Culture Program brought home six awards from the seventh Palmetto Chinese Star Competition.
Student Competition -
Apr 19
The Old Gold & Black student newspaper won seven awards, including three first-place recognitions, in the 2015 South Carolina Press Association Collegiate Competition.
Student Competition -
2015 Apr 22
Wofford students were honored during the Wofford College Greek Awards Program held on March 22, 2016.
Greek Organizations -
Mar 25
Wofford College students and Pi Kappa Phi brothers participate in cross-country ride with The Ability Experience Journey of Hope
Greek Organizations -
2015 Sep 2
Several Wofford students were chosen to attend the Sullivan Foundation Service and Social Entrepreneurship Program Fall Retreat weekend held Oct. 16-18, at the Kanuga Conference Center in Hendersonville, N.C.
Community Service -
2015 Oct 26
Wofford College student Anna Hidalgo receives a UPS Scholarship provided by South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities and its national partner, the Council of Independent Colleges
Scholarship -
Feb 15
Wofford College sophomore, Helen Lamm, selected as the recipient of a prestigious Boren Scholarship to China.
Scholarship -
2015 Jul 7
Two Wofford students attended the National Bonner Congress meeting held Oct. 9-11, at the University of Houston.
Community Service -
2015 Oct 16
This fall Wofford College senior Margherita Cole will display a collection of hand-drawn comic strips but with a different twist - they all portray scenes from art history. Cole, an art history major and studio art minor from Redlands, Calif., created the exhibit over the summer thanks to support from the Whetsell Fellowship.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2015 Oct 13
Wofford College cadets commissioned as second lieutenants
Military Achievement -
2015 Jul 8