Welcome to the University of Charleston. We offer a unique opportunity for those who want an exceptional education in a smaller, private setting. We are Charleston’s University not just because our riverfront location is directly across from the WV state capitol complex and downtown Charleston, but because UC students are welcomed as part of the community. Our location offers incredible opportunities for internships, community involvement, recreation, and cultural engagement. Our history is rich with interesting milestones, from its founding as Barboursville Seminary nearly 50 miles west of Charleston, to campus buildings being literally ferried across the river to our current location in 1947. Our mission is one of preparation for a lifetime of striving to do more and do better. And our leadership provides a strong vision for making UC the best it can be for its students, faculty and staff, and surrounding community. The University of Charleston continues to grow through new academic programs, updated learning facilities, and a commitment to preparing students for careers that serve West Virginia and communities across the country. Our campus blends a close-knit academic environment with opportunities typically found at larger institutions, giving students personalized instruction along with meaningful hands-on learning. Whether students pursue health sciences, business, leadership, technology, or arts and sciences, they find a university invested in their success from day one.