The mission of the University of Charleston is to educate each student for a life of productive work, enlightened living and community involvement.
From our modern residence halls and spirited campus events to our diverse clubs and organizations and championship athletic teams, the University of Charleston offers you one of the most enjoyable educational experiences in the country. Our students say that they are some of the most engaged students of any college and university in the country!
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The greater Charleston area is the home of 200,000 people and an array of exciting cultural, entertainment, and recreational opportunities. UC's location is right in the center of the activity of West Virginia's vibrant capital city.
Our Charleston location lends itself to a spectrum of internship, co-op, and service learning opportunities. In fact, our students- who are required to serve internships before they graduate- have done so at:
- the West Virginia state capitol
- major medical centers
- top law firms
- large corporations
- leading manufacturing firms, both here and the nation
- professional sports organizations
The following information is to help new students prepare for their first year at the University of Charleston.
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