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Newberry College has a rich tradition of providing personal attention, challenging academic programs, and a close-knit community that welcomes everyone. We combine our strong liberal arts foundation with specialized professional degree programs to prepare students such as you for successful futures.

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Academics

A Newberry College education reaches beyond classroom walls, city limits, preconceived notions of higher learning, and definitions of success. A Newberry education is a personal challenge to every student in pursuit of knowledge who possesses the drive to live and learn with purpose.

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Campus Life

At Newberry College, learning takes place both inside and outside the classroom. No matter where you are — on-campus, in-town, or off-the-beaten path, you'll exchange ideas and build relationships with faculty, students, and community members alike.

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Certificate of Employability Skills

Beginning in Fall 2026, students who complete the core curriculum at Newberry College will earn a Certificate of Employability Skills, a micro-credential recognizing the transferable skills employers value most in today's workforce. The credential formally acknowledges the practical skills developed through the college's liberal arts foundation and highlights competencies that national workforce research identifies as critical for career success. These skills include:

Communication
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving and critical thinking
Reliability and dependability
Initiative and adaptability
Digital literacy
Emotional intelligence
Research and information literacy

Cooperative Programs

Learn More about Cooperative Programs at Newberry College.

Dual Degree Programs

Learn More about Dual Degree Programs at Newberry College.

The Muller Center

The Muller Center at Newberry College supports students in connecting academic experience, vocational exploration, and civic involvement. Learn more.

Newberry College Herbarium

The campus herbarium's collections represent collections in South Carolina as well as from North Carolina, Virgina, Bahamas, Belize, and more. Learn more.

Pre-Professional Programs

Pre-professional programs offer students the prerequisite courses necessary to prepare for application to graduate programs. Learn more.

RETAIN Center of Excellence for Mentoring and Induction of Teachers

The RETAIN (Retain Teachers through Action, Innovation, and Networking) Center of Excellence for Mentoring and Induction of Teachers is funded by a grant from the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. Its primary focus is to help the state of South Carolina retain its outstanding new teachers (first three years of service) by providing them with professional development, mentoring, and continuing education.

ROTC

The Newberry College Army ROTC program offers students the foundation for a career, as well as leadership opportunities you will not find anywhere else. Learn more.

Study Abroad

Many students participate in short study trips during May Term, a unique academic experience with opportunities to explore topics outside of the regular curriculum. Longer-term study abroad options are available for students through a college consortium of which Newberry College is a member. Learn more.

Summerland Honors Program

The Summerland Honors Program is structured around the theme "A Quest for Identity," and will afford opportunities to explore this question from a number of perspectives. Learn more.

Veterans Program

Newberry College is an accredited institution, a military-friendly college, and participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Learn more.