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Southern Wesleyan University
Founded in 1906, the main campus
of Southern Wesleyan University
(SWU) is on 350 acres in Central, S.C.
SWU is a private, non-profit Christian
institution where inventive learning and
transformative experiences happen
through a faith-filled community.
SWU offers more than 40 on-
campus programs, 18 athletic teams
that compete in NCAA Division II:
Conference Carolinas, and 15+
student clubs and organizations,
including intramural sports,
service clubs, academic clubs, and
student government.
SWU also offers accredited online
bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral
degree programs, and was recently
ranked No. 2 “Best Online College in
South Carolina” by EDSmart. SWU has Southern Wesleyan University
been named in the top 25 percent of
“Transfer-Friendly Colleges” by Phi
Theta Kappa and named a “Military
Friendly School” by VIQTORY. success rate among two-year colleges complete with hands-on Montessori that learning is a lifelong pursuit.
907 Wesleyan Dr. in the state and ranks in the top one materials. The dedicated staff, many of Volunteer instructors and leaders
Central, SC 29630 percent nationally for successful whom have been at the school over a come from all backgrounds and offer
(877) 644-5556 • swu.edu student transfers to four-year decade, are highly skilled at recognizing an unusually comprehensive array of
colleges and universities. and meeting each individual child’s
Tri-County Technical College- “curiosity courses,” excursions, outdoor
7900 US-76, Pendleton, SC 29670 needs and working with parents
Pendleton Campus and families to ensure a Montessori adventures, and special interest
(864) 646-8282 • tctc.edu
Tri-County Technical College, a approach at home that complements groups. Each year, nearly 350 programs
public two-year community and what happens at school. provide innovative and creative
Other Education Opportunities
technical college serving Anderson, 207 Pendleton Rd., Clemson, SC 29634 opportunities to gain knowledge and
Oconee, and Pickens counties in South Clemson Montessori School (864) 654-4483 expertise in a wide variety of academic
Carolina, enrolls more than 9,000 Near Clemson University, Clemson clemsonmontessori.com
and recreational pursuits, and to share
students annually and offers more Montessori School (CMS) offers
experiences and perspectives with
than 70 major fields of study, including authentic Montessori education for Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
others both online and in-person.
computer technology, business two-and-a-half-year-olds through sixth The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
administration, mechatronics, nursing, graders. CMS meets students’ social, (OLLI) at Clemson University is a 100 Thomas Green Blvd.
and university transfer programs. emotional, physical, and intellectual membership community of nearly 1,100 Clemson, SC 29631
Tri-County boasts the highest student needs in well-prepared environments individuals in the Upstate who believe (864) 633-5242 • olliatclemson.org

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