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A private liberal arts university affiliated with the United Methodist Church, Pfeiffer’s mission is to prepare servant leaders for lifelong learning. Its regional network of campuses includes a traditional undergraduate campus in Misenheimer, North Carolina, approximately 40 miles northeast of Charlotte, a Charlotte campus, and a Raleigh-Durham campus. Established in 1885, Pfeiffer University is a globally engaged regional university distinctive for its transformational undergraduate experiences and leadership in professional and graduate programs that fill demonstrated needs at its campuses in Misenheimer, Charlotte, and Raleigh-Durham, and online. Vested in its history as a United Methodist-related university and propelled by an innovative faculty and staff, Pfeiffer prepares its students for a lifetime of achievement, scholarship, spirituality, and service. Pfeiffer recognizes the value of real-world experience and offers experiential learning opportunities for every major to help you get a leg up in today’s competitive job market. Internships and similar hands-on experiences enhance your resume and skills. Most importantly, you get a realistic look at what it is like to work in your chosen field. We help you discover available internships in your field of choice. For example, nursing students gain experience in healthcare settings before graduation. As an upperclassman, internships are incredibly valuable summer positions. Externships are temporary training programs in a workplace often offered as part of a course of study. They provide firsthand experience and exposure to a specific career field. For example, education majors work in a classroom as student teachers, and students pursuing a master’s in marriage and family therapy work in one of Pfeiffer’s therapy clinics. As a thriving regional university, Pfeiffer upholds the highest standards of academic rigor. Pfeiffer offers innovative and relevant instruction, preparing students for careers in a global marketplace. Students collaborate through group work, investigate real-world problems, and refine communication skills. Discover civic engagement value through college internships and volunteer opportunities, designed to supplement exceptional academic programs. Students at prominent universities often get lost in the crowd, but not at Pfeiffer. We offer our students the necessary support for self-discovery, personal and academic growth, and career preparation. That is why all students participate in Pfeiffer Journey, a transformative four-year program integrating all aspects of college life — academics, student involvement, service opportunities, and extracurricular activities. With the support of your professors, advisors, and student community, you create a four-year pathway, enhancing your total college experience and preparing you for personal and professional success. With a focus on holistic learning, Pfeiffer Journey offers an intentional level of guidance rarely found in an undergraduate setting. That is why we strive to make financial aid available to every student. We are committed to providing student financial assistance to eligible students to help pay the costs associated with attending college. You will not be just a number at Pfeiffer. Here you get to know your professors and fellow students, gaining perspectives that deliver a real international experience. Stimulating and diverse, Pfeiffer has welcomed scholars from more than 100 different countries, joining faculty and staff from all over the world. When you decide to attend a United States (U.S.) college or university, you are joining more than 500,000 students from around the world who have made the same choice. We understand that studying in a second language can be difficult. We will help you assimilate to American culture, assisting you with everything from securing a social security number to finding the right apartment. Once settled, build valuable relationships with instructors, other students, and mentors, enhancing your understanding of the material. All Pfeiffer campuses prepare students for a lifetime of achievement, scholarship, spirituality, and service. Prepare to grow academically and personally in a nurturing and inspiring environment. Pfeiffer University offers a living network of regional campuses committed to making connections among a diverse student body. Undergraduate students encounter an active learning environment in a close-knit campus community. Graduate, degree completion, online, and certificate students also participate in active learning but with access to the flexibility and convenience working adults require. Presented in a flexible and convenient format, online courses deliver the same academic rigor and build the same community as seated courses. Online faculty guide your achievement of academic goals, whether you seek to complete a degree, pursue graduate education, or earn a professional certificate. Utilizing the resources of our united network of campuses, Pfeiffer ensures you achieve your desired academic, personal, and professional goals. Just select the learning environment and location that work best for you — and begin charting your path. Upholding established Pfeiffer traditions, and creating new traditions drives our community-building efforts. Traditions foster connections between students, faculty, staff, and alumni and enhance engagement with the Pfeiffer campus. Studying abroad enables you to experience different cultures firsthand. Living and learning in a foreign country empower you to grow in your sense of independence and gain cross-cultural communication skills, boosting your professional potential. Return with a deeper self-understanding and a stronger sense of how to contribute to a global community. Pfeiffer students have traveled far, and recent complete study abroad trips include travel to Spain, Costa Rica, China, Japan, Italy, the United Kingdom, Israel, the Czech Republic, and Australia. View full university