About North Greenville University
Accreditation and Affiliation
North Greenville University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, educational specialist, and doctorate degrees. North Greenville University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of North Greenville University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).
North Greenville University is also a member of the South Carolina Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, the International Association of Baptist Colleges and Universities, the Consortium for Global Education, South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the National Christian College Athletic Association, the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, and Tuition Exchange, Inc., The National Association of Schools of Music, and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Documents of accreditation may be found in the office of the President of North Greenville University. North Greenville University is incorporated as a non-profit educational institution by the State of South Carolina.
A Philosophy for Christian Education
As a Christian school, North Greenville University must keep the emphasis upon the person and work of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who was begotten by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, true God and true man who died as the substitutionary atonement for the forgiveness of sin, was resurrected from the dead, and now reigns as the living Lord. The University is Christian when this Christ is the head and center of all its thinking and conduct.
An education at North Greenville University is regarded as preparation for effective Christian service and witness. The Bible, as the inspired and infallible Word of God, is the solid foundation of the curriculum and the basis of the philosophy of education and of life.
We care about the spiritual well-being of our students as well as their academic achievements.
Attendance at North Greenville University is a privilege, and not a right, which may be forfeited by any student who does not conform to the standards and regulations of the institution. The University may request the withdrawal at any time of any student, who, in the opinion of The University, does not fit into the spirit of the institution, regardless of whether that student conforms to its specific rules and regulations.
Statement of Purpose/Mission
The University’s Mission Statement, Identity Statement, and Core Values were reviewed, modified and approved by the University’s Board of Trustees.
Mission - North Greenville University exists to glorify God by cultivating graduates who are equipped to serve as transformational leaders for church and society.
Identity Statement - North Greenville University, affiliated with and committed to the South Carolina Baptist Convention, in support of the work of the Southern Baptist Convention and the broader evangelical community, is a comprehensive university rooted in the liberal arts tradition.
Coe Values - North Greenville University is committed to being Christ-centered, biblically faithful, academically excellent, and mission-focused (NGU Board Policy Manual, p. 3).
Institutional Objectives
The University endeavors to serve these purposes by:
1. offering basic liberal arts curricula that lead to the baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees;
2. strengthening opportunities to meet the needs of advanced and gifted students while continuing to maintain The University’s heritage of providing quality education for all students;
3. presenting distinctive, innovative programs that attract and meet the needs of non-traditional students;
4. achieving high academic standards through the employment of qualified professionals and through furnishing appropriate educational support services;
5. providing an environment in which students can realize their fullest potential as complete persons, developing intellectually, physically, socially, culturally, morally, and spiritually;
6. affording a special sense of community through the development of close, personal relationships and the nurturing efforts of a caring, Christian, dedicated faculty, staff, and administration.