Reinhardt University

Since 1883, Reinhardt has focused on meeting student needs one person at a time. Reinhardt's emphasis is on personalized education, best provided in small classes by talented professors who challenge and care about their students. As the only institution of higher education founded in Cherokee County, Reinhardt has long been a popular higher educational resource for young people from Cherokee, Bartow, Cobb, Dawson, Forsyth, Fulton and Pickens counties, and as the institution added undergraduate programs, graduate programs and changed its name to University, its sphere of influence has continued to expand across the state, the region and the world.

Our vision is “Create a unique Reinhardt Experience where each student thrives”.

Reinhardt University educates the whole person by developing the intellectual, social, personal, vocational, spiritual and physical dimensions of its students.

Students find Reinhardt’s academic programs engaging, challenging, and rewarding - an investment that yields positive returns to their personal and professional lives. Graduates, who take full advantage of Reinhardt’s opportunities, enter their professions with the richness of a broad, liberal arts education coupled with specific professional preparation through participation in engaged classroom experiences, co-curricular enrichments, challenging research projects, rewarding service initiatives, exciting internships, and life-transforming studies abroad.

Reinhardt students can choose from four graduate programs or 40+ undergraduate programs of study which range from business, education and music to political science, theater and digital art. In addition, Reinhardt's Public Safety Institute includes a Police Academy which offers P.O.S.T. Basic Peace Officer Certification and 15 credit hours towards an associate degree in criminal justice and other public-safety related programs.

For those seeking to finish a degree or advance professionally, Reinhardt's adult and degree completion programs have been designed with you in mind. You'll enjoy learning information and skills you can apply immediately, as well as convenient classes, simplified registration and professors with extensive real world experience. The master of business administration addresses a broad base of skills and allows students to immediately put theory into action in an individualized, hands-on program. The master of arts in teaching in early childhood education offers students with undergraduate degrees in fields other than education the opportunity to attend a high quality evening program and earn a graduate degree in early childhood education and initial certification. A master’s degree in public administration started in fall of 2013. Our newest graduate program, the master of fine arts in creative writing, is in its second successful year. Several of Reinhardt's degree completion programs are offered online; they offer students the opportunity to complete an undergraduate degree in healthcare administration or criminal justice.

At Reinhardt your degree comes with all of this and a whole new level of confidence and enough great memories to last a lifetime.

At Reinhardt, academics are only the beginning. Whether you’re an artist or an athlete, a nature lover or a gamer, you’ll find plenty of ways to explore your dreams and make new friends to share them with.

Since 1883 Reinhardt has provided a high-quality, affordable education that sparks your curiosity, stretches your perspective and challenges your world view.

Reinhardt is ready to help you navigate the complexities of financial aid. Almost all our students receive some sort of financial assistance, but every situation and every aid package is different, so asking questions is really important.

There are many types of grants and scholarships, and by learning your story, we can put our experience and knowledge to work for you. Reinhardt is a wise investment for many families, and we look forward to providing you with guidance, information and answers.

Something exciting is always happening at Reinhardt – from athletics to outdoor adventures, campus ministry to community service. Activities also include laser tag, open-mic night, rock wall climbing, and the Halloween Costume Bash.

You can also enjoy musicians, comedians and hypnotists who visit campus regularly. Also, since Reinhardt has a small campus, it is easy to get involved in your choice of clubs and organizations.

Life at Reinhardt is more than just social events, club meetings and building your resume – we strive to provide opportunities for you to become an active member in our community.

Reinhardt students have the opportunity to enrich their knowledge and expand their own cultural identities by studying abroad. The International Studies program at Reinhardt University provides students with life-transforming educational experiences outside of the borders of their own society. These programs expand upon the high-quality liberal arts, professional and science education they obtain at Reinhardt as students learn to interact more effectively in a world that is becoming more interdependent and more global.

Students may register for summer school group courses led by Reinhardt faculty program directors in which the classroom is global. In recent years, faculty-led programs have explored Spain, Ghana, France, Greece, Italy, Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Great Britain.

International studies opportunities provide excellent support for students in any major and such programs deeply enrich our students and our University community.