Experience Bluffton
Starting with the Great Adventure in your very first semester, you’ll be challenged to ask the big questions in life. And, surrounded by a village of support, you’ll find your truth through the Bluffton Blueprint.
Learning to succeed in business with a year-long internship
Gaining experience in radio, live broadcast, social media, journalism
Gaining experience in the classroom as a first year student
Gain writing, editing and publishing experience as a first-year student
Prepare for the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist exam with 4+1 RND program
$1,000-$4,000 art scholarships available to promising artists
Volunteer experiences increased knowledge and resume for speech-audiology student
Competitive full-tuition scholarship available to outstanding nursing major.
$3,000 renewable scholarship available to pre-med majors
Expectations for science internships and careers
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Committed to growth
Ninety-eight percent of graduates are employed or engaged in advanced study or long-term service within six months of graduation.
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Guided by values
Christian values inspire us through discovery, community, respect and service. You will develop the confidence and skills to lead.
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Shaped by experience
Through the Bluffton Blueprint, a blend of core courses and experiential learning, you will be prepared for the challenges of life.
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Rooted in community
At Bluffton, it's all about relationships. You will collaborate with peers; learn from faculty and coaches; and grow in your spiritual journey.
Profile stories
![Karter Tow’s ultimate goal is to become a sports dietitian for professional athletes.](https://www.bluffton.edu/news/_images/beav040524Karter-Tow.jpg)
"I have the Boston Marathon, then graduation, the cross-cultural trip and then a few days later I start my master's classes."
![Courtney Duer is already using frameworks gleaned from her MSW classes as she works with clients at Westwood Behavioral Health.](https://www.bluffton.edu/news/_images/beav030124Courtney-Duer.jpg)
"The discussions in class, whether they're with the professors or the other students, are so beneficial to helping solidify the material we are reading and learning."
![2023-24 Beavers: Zach Boch, Noah Heiing, Karley Ramirez, Angel Velasco Urbina, Emma Schutz and Hayley Lewis](https://www.bluffton.edu/news/_images/022024beav-reveal.jpg)
"It was a diverse group, but we came together even though we were working with people outside of our normal friend groups. Working with them secretly was really fun."
Academics
We know that big challenges lead to even bigger payoffs. That’s why we pair rigorous academics with supportive faculty who are invested in your success. Here, you’ll grow through life-shaping courses, internships and cross-cultural experiences.