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As Minnesota's first university, we have been empowering students to make the world better for everyone. With the spirit of a trailblazer, we led the charge to educate the state's earliest leaders—before there was a state to lead. As we go boldly into the future, we take the lead once more as difference makers, innovators, and champions of justice, determined to do all the good we can. At Hamline, our mission is to create a diverse and collaborative community of learners dedicated to developing students' knowledge, values, and skills for successful lives of leadership, scholarship, and service. Since 1854, Hamline has set the standard for excellence in a liberal arts education. Deeply rooted in justice, civic responsibility, and Methodist values, our liberal arts curriculum prepares students to think critically, develop a worldly perspective, and become creative problem-solvers for the future. With more than 50 areas of study, students can pursue their passions, feed their curiosity, and focus on the issues that matter most to them. Whatever their field, they will have limitless opportunities to take the initiative and contribute to the workplace, the community, and the world. Hamline paved the way for progress as the first university in Minnesota to open its doors to women and create an inclusive classroom. Our first graduates, two trailblazing sisters, were also the first college graduates in the state. We welcome students of all backgrounds and encourage them to reach across cultures and classes to learn, live, and lead together. Students get the one-on-one attention of caring professors who know their names and their dreams for the future. From the moment they step on campus, students have the opportunity to connect and collaborate with faculty experts, do work that matters, and gain hands-on experience. It is how they find their purpose and accomplish more than they ever thought possible. Take the lead with a relevant liberal arts education that prepares you to think, learn, and reach across disciplines. You will have plenty of opportunities to make a difference through collaborative research projects that open minds, study abroad programs that open eyes, service-learning opportunities that open hearts, and internships that open doors. You will learn broadly and deeply, and you will graduate ready for the world with connections, lifelong friends, and experience. Students come from all over the country and world to study at Hamline. Together, they form a community of scholars, vibrant leaders, compassionate citizens, and lifelong friends. Hamline University has been making history since 1854. Now it is your turn. Add your personal goals to our momentum. With more than 50 areas of study, join us for an incredible learning experience driven by curiosity, collaboration, and community. Hamline's approach to graduate education is different. It has to be. Innovation drives our product--the kind that changes the way we think, live, and interact, cultivating art, culture, and philanthropy, leading to groundbreaking government policies. Mitchell Hamline prepares students from all walks of life to hit the ground running as lawyers and leaders as soon as they graduate. You can chart your path while earning a place in a profession that changes lives—including your own. Nothing compares to the study abroad experience. Students who have studied in a foreign country come back to Hamline with a new outlook on the world and an increased understanding of who they are and what they want out of life. Your experience abroad will challenge your beliefs and values, help you embrace different viewpoints, and encourage you to see your own culture from a new perspective. Studying abroad is undoubtedly the best way to learn about a new culture and language. And it can help you to develop skills and friendships that no classroom setting will ever provide. Although being immersed in a new setting can be intimidating at first, students report that it is also exciting because it allows them to discover their abilities, explore the world, and solve problems independently. And do not forget about the professional and financial perks a study abroad experience can bring. As the world becomes increasingly globalized, more employers are looking for candidates who have experience abroad to bring their unique skills and abilities to any new task. Did you know that only 4% of U.S. undergrads study abroad? Joining this elite group of students is bound to strengthen your resume and expand your employment opportunities. At Hamline, you will find countless opportunities to take the lead and make an impact. So go ahead, get involved! Pursue your passions and discover your purpose. Start your student group on campus, leap into a new sport, or get involved in the community. Explore the campus and find a new place to study or enjoy a cup of coffee. Hamline's campus is always brimming with life, steps away from a bustling metropolis full of possibilities. Whether you are in the mood to take in a concert on Old Main Lawn or join a game of Frisbee, you will find plenty to do on campus. Over 160 years ago, Methodist visionaries founded Minnesota's first university on a mandate to make the world better. Their mission? Educate the state's earliest leaders—before there was a state to lead. Out of this trailblazing spirit, Hamline University was born. Today, we take the lead once more, providing a premier liberal arts education that transforms students of all backgrounds into the leaders they were born to be. View full university