Overview
Barton College Believes
"We Believe." This was the chant of the Barton College fans at the 2007 NCAA Division II championship. The team was prepared, and the opportunity was there -- but believing made it possible for the Bulldogs to clinch the national title and score a dream-come-true finish to the season. Barton College in Wilson, North Carolina, offers opportunities for leadership and involvement to prepare students for everything life has to offer. But to realize their full potential, students need people on the sidelines who have complete faith in them.
That's what students will get as part of the Barton College experience. Whether they live in one of the five residence halls or commute from home, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved. Barton offers over 50 student clubs and organizations, along with intramural sports, cultural opportunities, and Greek life.
Whether students are athletic fans or not, they appreciate the competitive spirit of intercollegiate athletics at Barton College. The North Carolina school is a member of the highly competitive Conference Carolinas, and the Barton Bulldogs consistently earn regional recognition, not to mention an NCAA Division II national championship.
At Barton College, some of the best traditions are also the most fun. These include Bulldog Day for Freshmen, Barton College Day of Service, Lighting of the Luminaries to open the Christmas season, Late Night Exam Breakfast during exam week, and Ron's Rowdies cheering the Barton Bulldogs to victory in the "Dog House." At Barton, students study hard and play hard. Faculty, staff, and students support each other, encourage each other, and believe in each other.
Barton College Inspires
Education is about more than being instructed. It's about being inspired. Barton College motivates and supports students in amazing ways through talented professors who explain subjects with fresh perspectives, hands-on experiences that merge learning with doing, in-depth discussions that take students to a whole new level of understanding, and one-on-one connections with people who truly care about students and their future.
Barton believes that students have to experience their education. The North Carolina college believes in so much more than a sterile, classroom education. Inspired learning makes students better thinkers, leaders, writers, and speakers -- in short, better people.
At Barton College, along with specific courses in their chosen majors, students benefit from general interest courses in diverse disciplines spanning English, history, religion, the sciences, and the arts. These thought-provoking classes do more than balance out the major requirements. Barton teaches students about communicating effectively, solving problems, thinking globally, working with others, and making connections. These are qualities that make students marketable to employers and well prepared for graduate schools -- no matter what their fields of study are.
Students connect with every learning tool on Barton College's Wilson, North Carolina, campus, from computer and photography labs to nursing and science labs, from the television broadcasting studio to the Sarah Lynn Kennedy Recording Studio, from athletic training facilities to the new Lauren Kennedy and Alan Campbell Theatre. Barton students have hands-on access to these tools and resources as early as their freshman year.
Beyond the classroom, Barton College gives students many opportunities to put their knowledge to work in meaningful ways, through service projects, teamwork, internships, leadership positions, and international travel.
Barton College Students Achieve
What will it take for students to achieve their dreams? A strong academic foundation. Leadership opportunities. Hands-on experiences. Honest advice. Valuable resources. Professional contacts. Personal connections. Students can find all this and more in Wilson, North Carolina. Whether their goals are clear or still a little undefined, Barton College delivers the best combination for students' success.
Barton gives students personal attention from people who know their names and hands-on experiences that give them an edge in the job market. At Barton College, students make true and lasting friendships. These are the trademarks of true educational value, and they're waiting at Barton.
Achieving potential starts with being prepared. Barton College believes the best way to prepare for the real world is to work in it. That's why so many of the majors require internships and other hands-on learning experiences. It's also the reason student organizations put students in charge of making plans, handling money, and leading peers.
The proof of this North Carolina school's success is evident in its graduates. They'll be the first to say just how well Barton College prepared them for the work they're doing and the lives they're living. Barton alumni work as nurses, news writers, educators, engineers, doctors, designers, bankers, brokers, photographers, fundraisers, ministers, managers, scientists, social workers, attorneys, and athletic trainers. They're civic leaders, community volunteers, parents, neighbors, and friends. Barton College gives new students the same promise it gave to them: to provide a foundation that prepares students to achieve their dreams.
