100 West College St.
Sumter, S.C. 29150

Morris College was established in 1908, with authorization from the Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina, for the "Christian and intellectual training of Negro youth." Most of its founding fathers were economically disadvantaged, and less than a century removed from American slavery, but had a strong faith in God and a dream to provide for others an education they were denied. Morris is a historically black, co-educational, liberal arts college providing personal and educational advancement to all its students.

The College began as an institution offering programs in teacher certification and theology. Today, Morris College students can pursue bachelor's degrees in the areas of art, biology, broadcast media, business administration, community health, criminal justice, early childhood education, elementary education, English, fine arts, health science, history, journalism, liberal studies, liberal/technical studies, mathematics, political science/history, recreation administration, social studies, and sociology.

Even though the college has numerous areas of study, Morris College remains true to its beginnings as an institution of learning for teaching and training ministers for pulpits and schools throughout the nation and in the state of South Carolina.

Quick Facts

Morris College's pre-College Preparatory program assists qualified students to successfully graduate from secondary and enter post-secondary educational programs. The program has an academic component and summer component. During the academic year, courses and tutorials are held bi-monthly on Saturdays. In the summer, students live on Morris' campus for six weeks.

The college also has The Bridge Program, which offers a transitional period to acclimate students to college life. The Bridge Program's students reside on campus or six weeks during the summer II portion of Morris College Summer School.

Student support services available are academic advising, personal and career counseling, workshop and cultural enrichment, professional and peer tutoring, student support services program, and textbook loans.

Morris College students can participate in a variety of academic clubs and organizations including Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Alpha Phi Omega, Art Club, Astronomy Club, Baptist Student Union, Co-op Club, Durham Ministerial Union, Fencing Club, Health Science Club, Investment Club, Karate Club, Library Club, Literary Society, Media Production Club, Morris College Chorale, Morris College Gospel Choir, Morris College Players, Morris College Ushers, National Association of Black in Criminal Justice, and more than a dozen other clubs and organizations.

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