Concord University

Founded in 1872 as a state Normal School to prepare teachers, Concord University (CU) is a public, career focused liberal arts institution located in rural southern West Virginia, one of the poorest regions of the country. Concord’s evolution in many respects mirrors the historical development of other public comprehensive regional college.

Concord University strives to ensure that students come away from their experience with knowledge and skills that will enable them to fulfill their personal and professional aspirations and awareness in respect to their chosen discipline. The learning goals and outcomes are derived from national research and best practices surrounding liberal arts education and Concord University’s mission.

 The goals are a shared vision of what is expected of all Concord graduates.The educational programs of Concord University are designed to foster knowledge/mastery of content, critical thinking, communication, and personal, civic, cultural,and global competence.

Concord University has a rich tradition of research and scholarly inquiry. Students have the opportunity to engage in original research and collaborate with faculty members both in and outside of the classroom. Explore our web site for more information about Research at Concord including the Human Subjects Review Board, Undergraduate Research Day, Committee on Research and links to the McNair Scholars Program and Office of Sponsored Programs. 

Concord University's Career Developmet Center is committed to assisting students and alumni with making the transition from academic pursuits to a successful career path or graduate school.  The Career Development Center offers a variety of resources from initial career assessment to professional career preparation.Services:

• College Central Network Career Platform
• MyMajors Assessment - See which CU major(s) are your best fit!
• Career Development and Job Search Advising
• Graduate School Advising
• Job Posting for full-time, part-time & summer jobs
• Internship Opportunities
• Career related monthly workshops opportunities
• Career Planning Resource Section in the Library
• On-Campus Career Fairs
• Teacher Recruitment Events