Welcome to Tennessee Wesleyan College. With 150 years of tradition and a successful track record for developing leaders prepared for all walks of life, we are your best choice for a private, liberal arts education in an environment of Christian care.

These are exciting times in the life of our college. With over $10 million in renovations and construction, record-breaking enrollment growth, live concerts on campus from the likes of Amy Grant and even a commencement address given by Pat Summitt, it is easy to see why TWC and Athens have become a “hot spot” for students in the last two years.

The faculty, students and staff have adopted the credo: Learn, Serve, Lead and Believe. This aligns with our mission for developing leaders for life. TWC seeks to instill the academic, professional and social skills necessary for each student to become an exemplary leader in their chosen field. Our expectations for your success are held in curricular and co-curricular activities.

For more than 150 years, Tennessee Wesleyan has provided excellence in academics, intercollegiate activities, and spiritual and community-related programs. All of our efforts are designed to enrich our students’ souls and further their leadership abilities. We are very proud of our outstanding relationship with the Holston Conference and the United Methodist Church as we continue our search for “light and truth” initiated October 22, 1857.

Since our founding, Wesleyan has been an integral part of the fabric of East Tennessee, growing with McMinn County and contributing substantially to the economic, social and cultural development of our region. The college enjoys a reputation for fine teaching of life’s most important lessons. With new energy and enthusiasm we embrace our emerging institution. The addition of new degree programs, intercollegiate athletic teams and international travel, and a top-tier ranking from U.S. News & World Report inspire our work and direction. In short, there has never been a better time to join the Tennessee Wesleyan family.

Ask any of our 6,000 alumni and they will tell you TWC has a rich tradition of Learn, Serve, Lead and Believe. Unlike any other private, four-year, liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church, TWC is one of life’s “sure things.”