In 1837, Guilford College opened its doors as New Garden Boarding School. Founded by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), the school was organized by North Carolina Yearly Meeting, the statewide association of Quakers, as a way to provide their young people with a strong moral education rooted in the convictions of the Quaker tradition.

Even as an independent, four-year liberal arts college of 1,000 students today, Guilford has sustained Friends traditions that harmonize well with the College’s atmosphere of free inquiry. The tenets of the Quaker faith are reflected in a set of College core values that include community, diversity, equality, excellence, integrity, justice and stewardship.

Liberal education requires an atmosphere of academic and personal freedom, founded on intellectual and moral responsibility, and a commitment to ethical values and human beings. The combination of these qualities contributes to Guilford’s character and the experience of students, faculty and staff at the College.

Through the years Guilford has continually sought new methods of challenging students, bringing them into contact with vital ideas and experiences, and helping them to arrive at their fullest potential as individuals and as members of society. Opportunities for undergraduate research, student leadership and competitive athletics abound.

Located in the northwest section of Greensboro, the state’s third-largest city, Guilford provides a unique suburban setting on 350 wooded acres with easy access to a thriving community in which to study, work and play. The city is centrally located in the region and easily accessed by all modes of transportation.

For more information about Guilford and to learn how to apply for admission to our undergraduate or graduate programs as a traditional-aged or adult student, please visit guilford.edu, email [email protected] or contact the Admission Office by calling 336-316-2000.