Welcome from Claflin President
Dr. Henry N. Tisdale

Welcome to historic Claflin University. Since its founding in 1869, Claflin has built upon a tradition of providing its students with an extraordinary educational experience. A nationally recognized, premier liberal arts institution, Claflin is a progressive campus with exciting opportunities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our nationally accredited programs, dynamic faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities infuse our campus with a unique intellectual character that is unparalleled. 

As reflected in the University’s vision statement, Claflin is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and creative expression. We are guided by a set of principles that help us work toward our goal of equipping students with the necessary tools for personal and professional growth. We are committed to offering quality undergraduate programs, innovative graduate programs, and viable continuing education opportunities. By design, we have emerged as a national leader in comprehensive education and continue to engage in a strategic plan which outlines an enhanced vision of academic excellence with greater emphasis on research, scholarly contributions and creative activity.

We are proud of our remarkable past and excited by a promising future. I personally invite you to join us as we continue to reach new levels of excellence in higher education. Again, welcome to Claflin!

Sincerely,
Dr. Henry N. Tisdale
President