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 under-graduate 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