Located in the heart of Nashville, Trevecca offers students an exciting, fulfilling college experience as they pursue a personal calling in a thriving city. A Christian liberal arts university, Trevecca’s diverse, supportive community is a safe haven for spiritual and personal growth, vocational discernment and opportunities for service.
Growth and Development
As one of Middle Tennessee’s fastest-growing colleges in recent years, Trevecca is truly a school on the rise, and development is evident in all areas of campus life, from diverse enrollment to facilities and academics. Students from 47 states and 39 countries now attend Trevecca. Physical progress can be seen in the full renovation of the school’s central hub, the Jernigan Student Center, and the construction of a modern new residence hall to accommodate the growing student population. Another recent expansion project was the addition of the new Health Sciences Building – which is also an indicator of academic advancements at Trevecca, as it was constructed to support the new School of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).
Faculty Expertise
More than 90 percent of Trevecca’s faculty hold the highest academic degree in their fields, and classes are small enough to make learning a collaborative experience. The University employs faculty, staff and administrators who model the values of the school and are willing to go beyond teaching to mentor students, fostering a supportive and challenging environment that gives every student the opportunity to realize their full potential in Christ. The 86 traditional undergraduate degree programs at Trevecca are offered in classrooms and facilities with state-of-the-art equipment.
Opportunities Beyond the Classroom
Students are also encouraged to fortify their learning outside the classroom, and opportunities for internships, research, mission trips and community engagement are plentiful. Community service programs like ministries, environmental cleanup and an urban farm contribute to Trevecca’s unique environment for experiential learning. The school’s home in iconic Music City, USA, is another draw; Trevecca’s beautiful campus is situated just a mile from downtown Nashville, and connections to Nashville’s major industries provide unique opportunities for hands-on learning.
Extracurricular activities and clubs are a substantial part of life at Trevecca, giving students the chance to apply their gifts to uplift and benefit the school community. The Student Government Association and Resident Hall Association allow students to exercise and grow their leadership abilities, serving as a voice for the community and organizing events.
Futuro and Namaste are clubs that focus on the international community at Trevecca, giving both international students and American students from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to feel supported and to educate the student body on various aspects of their different cultures. Campus organizations such as Darda, the school yearbook, and Trevechoes, the school newspaper, allow students to exercise their creativity and gain valuable experience through a dispersion of information and a celebration of University culture.
Graduate and Adult Education
Trevecca has a thriving nontraditional community, going beyond undergraduate programs to provide degrees at the master’s and doctoral levels. The University is home to the first and longest running physician’s assistant program in Tennessee as well as one of the state’s earliest counseling programs. Trevecca was the first university in Nashville to offer a weekend or evening format for adults who want to finish their degree while balancing work and family life. Graduate programs span a variety of areas including business, education, religion and leadership.
Trevecca intends its graduates to be globally aware and socially conscious, individuals who are actively seeking to develop spiritually, cognitively, socially, emotionally and physically. The desire is that each student would be a life-long follower of Jesus Christ, becoming people of strong Christian character, who are capable of making decisions based on biblical principles as well as reflective thought. They are to be capable of critical thinking and develop essential skills in the classroom and through real world experience to become productive influences in their communities, churches, families and workplaces.
A History of Producing Servant Leaders
Trevecca has a long history of excellence in education, beginning as a center for pastoral training in 1901 called the Literary and Bible
Training School for Christian Workers. In 1911, the name was changed to Trevecca. It derives its name from ‘Trevekka,’ a school, castle and village in Wales. The school was founded as a place to bring people of different theological sects together and Trevecca’s founder chose the name, feeling it was appropriate for welcoming and uniting Christians from all over Nashville and beyond.
Getting Better Acquainted
When it comes to getting to know Trevecca, seeing is believing. Prospective students and their families are invited to schedule a campus visit for a private tour, or they can attend Experience Trevecca Days to preview the school as part of a group. Consistent with the atmosphere of care and support, each student is paired with an admissions counselor for individual assistance throughout the admissions process.
At the undergraduate, continuing education and graduate levels, this Christian university in the heart of Nashville is developing the successful servant leaders of tomorrow.
