History
Anderson University is a private, liberal arts institution established in 1917. Its mission is to educate students for lives of faith and service in the church and society.
Education
Established and sustained within the free and open traditions of the Church of God, this university is committed to being a teaching-learning community of the highest order, engaged in the pursuit of truth from a Christian faith perspective.Through academic and Christian discovery, we intend to graduate people with a global perspective who are competent, caring, creative, generous individuals of character and potential.We will build those quality programs that will enable each member of the university to become stronger in body, mind, and spirit, to experience what it means to love God and neighbor, and to adopt Christ-like servant ways in all of life.
Career
After walking through the self-discovery process, it is encouraged for students to do further research on potential fits for their major and future career. Consider going through the list of majors offered at Anderson University and crossing out definite “no’s” and highlighting potential “yes’s”.Below are some resources to take advantage of when deciding on a major and how it could fit into your career path. Once you have done some research, consider scheduling an appointment with a career advisor.
- AU Majors
- What Can I Do with a Major in…
- O*NET: National database of occupations
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational outlook handbook
- MyFuture.com: Database of occupations and career families by majors
Distance Learning Courses
Business & Management (3)
Humanities (3)
- M.A. Christian Ministry
- Master Divinity
- B.Sc. Online Ministry Studies
Law (1)
- Bachelor Criminal Justice
Social Sciences (1)
- Master Organizational Leadership
Housing services
- Completed in 1954 and renovated in 1999, Dunn Hall houses 190 men, approximately 40 percent freshman. Dunn offers air conditioning and accommodates students with physical disabilities. Students have the option of two-person rooms, single rooms, or larger three-to-four person rooms on a space available basis.
- Completed in 1949 and renovated in 2007, Morrison Hall houses more than 183 women. Morrison offers traditional two-person rooms, with a limited number of four-to-six person rooms on the fourth floor.
ICT services
Information Technology Services enhances the Anderson University experience by providing excellent resources and support to meet the technology needs of students, employees and friends of the university.
Medical services
Anderson University Health Services is committed to provide comprehensive services to students. Health Services offers immediate care, health counseling, referrals, and wellness education. A high level of wellness which includes social, emotional, spiritual health, as well as physical well-being, is essential to academic success.
Campus life
With about 1,800 students calling Anderson University home, it can be hard to sum up the experience of life on campus. We have more than 130 ways to get involved, including 20 NCAA Division III sports, intramurals, clubs, and service opportunities. Our community gathers twice per week for Chapel, which is just one of the ways we are a safe place to grow in your faith journey. This is a place to know and be known – all while preparing for lives of faith and service to the church and society.
Student clubs
Women's Social and Service Clubs, Men's Social and Service Clubs, Black Student Association.
Anderson University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.