Living Our Purpose: Mission & Values at Catawba
Catawba's Ideal: Scholarship with Character and Culture for Service.
Founded in 1851, Catawba College has a long tradition of educating students with purpose, curiosity, and character. Established in Newton, North Carolina, by the German Reformed Church and now affiliated with the United Church of Christ, the College has called Salisbury home since 1925. From its earliest days, Catawba has welcomed students from across the nation and around the world who are eager to learn, lead, and make a meaningful impact.
Today, Catawba is a private, coeducational college offering undergraduate and graduate programs for both traditional and nontraditional learners. Guided by the College Ideal of Scholarship with Character and Culture for Service, Catawba’s community is committed to learning that matters. Here, education extends beyond the classroom through hands-on experiences, service, and civic engagement, preparing students and employees alike to build purposeful lives and contribute to the greater good.
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Catawba College is committed to providing students an education rich in personal attention that blends the knowledge and competencies of liberal studies with career preparation.
Catawba College draws strength from Judeo-Christian values, sustains a dynamic community of learners and seeks to unite a diverse population of students, faculty and staff as active co-participants in scholarship and service. Catawba College prepares students to reach their highest potential while becoming responsible citizens with a zeal to enrich human life.
