Reinhardt’s Story
As the only institution of higher education founded in Cherokee County, Reinhardt University has become a comprehensive university grounded in the liberal arts. Through the generations, Reinhardt faculty and staff have focused on “shaping lives and building futures.” Reinhardt has long been a popular higher educational resource for young people from Cherokee, Bartow, Cobb, Dawson, Forsyth, Fulton and Pickens counties, and as the institution added undergraduate programs, graduate programs and changed its name to University, its sphere of influence has continued to expand across the state, the region and the world.
“Reinhardt changed my life”
When you talk with many Reinhardt alumni, you will hear: “Reinhardt changed my life.” These life-changing experiences are a result of Reinhardt’s whole person approach to education. To be a successful Reinhardt graduate, knowledge of facts, theories and processes are not enough. Instead, students are encouraged to develop socially, personally, spiritually/ morally and physically, as well. Reinhardt administrators are fond of saying, “How you live your life is even more important than what you do for a living.” As a result, intercollegiate athletics, intramurals, residential life, student clubs and organizations, religious activities, service projects, leadership opportunities, recreational clubs, internships, study abroad programs and student work responsibilities provide a rich and varied complement to classroom instruction.
The University has several locations—Waleska, a 540-acre residential main campus in the foothills of northwestern Cherokee County, just 45 minutes northwest of Atlanta and 80 minutes south of Chattanooga, and the North Fulton Center, a bustling adult education program in Alpharetta, Ga. on Old Milton Parkway. Selected programs are also being offered in Cartersville, Marietta, and Woodstock, Ga.
Mission Statement of Reinhardt University
The educational program emphasizes the study of the liberal arts, sciences and professional studies within the University’s historic commitment to the United Methodist faith and tradition. The University affirms that learning is best facilitated through a partnership between faculty members and students where the integration of faith and learning is essential.
Reinhardt University is committed to students who desire a small, caring community dedicated to personalized attention. It seeks students who are academically prepared and motivated to pursue a challenging educational experience. The University serves a population of traditional and non-traditional age students both as residents and commuters. The University is also committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population including those students with distinctive learning needs. In addition, Reinhardt meets the ongoing educational needs of professionals and the local community.
Reinhardt University seeks to educate the whole person by developing the intellectual, social, personal, vocational, spiritual/moral and physical dimensions of its students. Graduates are distinguished by attributes that are developed through personal interaction with the faculty, the staff and fellow students.