Concord University

The mission of Concord University is to provide quality, liberal arts based education, to foster scholarly activities, and to serve the regional community.Concord University provides rigorous programs, primarily at the baccalaureate level, which prepare students to pursue various graduate study and career options and to assume leadership and professional roles in a multicultural society. In keeping with its tradition of service to the region, the University will offer a limited number of carefully selected graduate degrees. While we incorporate a variety of educational methodologies/technologies, our size and the caring dedication of our faculty, staff and administration are the principal assurances of a quality educational opportunity at Concord University.As a learning community, Concord University is committed to furthering knowledge through professional development activities and programs, through research, and through the application, publication and appreciation of scholarly efforts.The primary purpose of Concords mission is academic; however, the service the University provides to its state and region goes beyond the classroom. Concord University contributes to the quality of cultural and economic life in southern West Virginia through collaboration with both public and private organizations and agencies and through extension of its support and assistance into the region it serves.Ultimately, Concord University measures its success by the fulfillment alumni find in their careers and throughout their lives.

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School Details

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Public, Coed 1872 N/A Semester $23.6 million Vermillion Street, Athens, WV 24712 (800) 344-6679
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West Virginia Athens 795 859

Info & Regulations

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Campus size (acres) 123
Students who have cars on campus 74%
Alcohol permitted on campus for students of legal age Yes

Health & Safety

Basic student services offered

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nonremedial tutoring
placement service
day care
health service

Campus safety and security services offered

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24-hour foot and vehicle patrols
Late night transport/escort service
24-hour emergency telephones
Lighted pathways/sidewalks
Controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.)

Career

Career services offered

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on-campus job interviews
internships
resume assistance
career/job search classes
alumni network
interest inventory
interview training

Computer Resources

Computers available for student use in

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residence halls
computer center/labs
library
student center

Library & Museum Information

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On-campus library Yes
Museums or special academic buildings on campus Wilkes Family Chapel and Museum, University Observatory

Learning Disabled (LD) Students

Services for LD students

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Remedial math
Remedial English
Reading machines
Remedial reading
Tape recorders
Untimed tests
Note-taking services
Oral tests
Readers
Extended time for tests
Tutors
Priority registration
Priority seating
Proofreading services
Texts on tape
Typist/scribe
Exams on tape or computer
Take home exams
Other testing accommodations

Physically Disabled Students

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Accessibility of campus to physically disabled students Mostly

Services for physically disabled students

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Note-taking services
Special transportation
Tape recorders
Special housing
Tutors
Adaptive equipment
Reader services
Braille services
Interpreters for hearing-impaired