Paine College

Paine College Mission Statement is reflective of the nature and purpose of the institution as a church-related liberal arts institution providing a high caliber education. The Mission Statement reflects the founding goals of the college and it is comprehensive in establishing the institution as grounded in Methodism and providing a basis for the institution's operational foci. The statement is current as it is periodically reviewed, evaluated and approved by the governing body with appropriate input from its various constituencies. The Mission also firmly ties the College to its Biblical Foundation Statement.

Paine College is a private institution steeped in the tenets of Methodism that provides a liberal arts education of the highest quality. The College emphasizes academic excellence, ethical and spiritual values, social responsibility, and personal development to prepare spiritually-centered men and women for positions of leadership and service.

Over the next five years, Paine College shall build on its achievements and legacy to be regionally recognized as a premier liberal arts institution of higher education.

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Paine College located in the heart of Augusta, Georgia, is a church-related private institution whose mission is to provide the highest quality liberal arts education emphasizing academic excellence, ethical and spiritual values, social responsibility, and personal development.

At Paine College you will engage in classes that are challenging, conduct research that you will present at regional, national, and international conferences. You will form bonds with a diverse group of students who come from varied walks of life and have had interesting life experiences. Along with developing an academically competitive advantage, you will also develop life-long friendships through a myriad of organizations, academic and social clubs, as well as Greek sororities and fraternities.

Upon graduating, you will prepared for enhanced opportunities in employment, graduate education, and global mobility. If you are ready for this kind of unique experience you are ready to apply to Paine College.

The primary goal of the Paine College Financial Aid Office is to provide financial assistance to students, who, without such aid, would be unable to attend the institution. This site has been prepared to provide you with information on how to apply for financial aid, the various types of financial aid available, and alternatives that are available to help you and your families meet the cost of attending Paine College.

The Work Study Program provides valuable experiences to students both in and outside of their field of study. Paine College focuses on all work that is beneficial to the student since employers generally seek prospective employees with relevant work experience. The student employee is expected to be responsible, dependable, and conscientious.

Students are afforded equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, are, gender, religion or physical or mental disability. Student employees are extended the same privileges of appeal regarding terms and conditions of employment, according to due process procedures, as are full-time College employees. The Financial Aid Committee shall serve as the final board adjudication.

The central purpose of the Center for Advanced Professional Studies at Paine College is to extend the College's learning community beyond the core partnership of faculty and traditional degree students, furthering the educational mission of Paine College in a welcoming and non-competitive setting for adult learners.

Establishment of the SCS is based on the premise that learning is a lifelong passion. This is especially true of the highly industrial and corporate Central Savannah River Area's residents; the Greenville, South Carolina region; the United States; and the world. The Center for Advanced Professional Studies will be used to increase student's enrollment and diversify program offerings at Paine College. To ensure achievement in learning the student will have to fulfill all requirements specified in the syllabus and adhere to deadlines stipulated by, the instructor.

Here at Paine College we have a diverse and thriving campus. Our students represent 50 states of our great nation and the world. While we honor the diversity of cultures and heritages that make up our campus, of we take pride in being an HBCU. Here you will receive a first-rate education from caring faculty in a supportive atmosphere.

Student life and development are expanded and enhanced through programs and services focused on intellectual, moral, cultural, social, and unique experiences. Here you will meet other students that have a variety of opinions, backgrounds and experiences. You will be able to take part in clubs, internships, and many opportunities to engage both on and off campus.

You'll find exceptional academic options along with different social, cultural, volunteer, and recreational initiatives from art to Greek life and sports, you will be able to find an activity.

Student life and development are expanded and enhanced through programs and services focused on intellectual, moral, cultural social and healthy living experiences. Student Affairs activities are primarily supportive and individually-oriented. A wide range of personal assistance services is provided to enable the student to realize his or her maximum educational potential.