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Driven By Your Passion

Explore the endless possibilities. Your passion is what drives you, and one size doesn't fits all. Whether you are a creator, doer, or a thinker we have something for you.

Learn

With more than 100 academic options to choose from, Southern has a degree for you.

Serve

Southern offers many opportunities to serve, both locally and abroad.

Create

Passionate creators are welcome here! Student showcases and organizations encourage your creativity.

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Guided by God's Purpose

Combine your passion with God’s purpose, and you can’t help but change the world! That’s why we want you here, because our passion is growing world changers. See how God’s purpose can transform and guide your path academically, spiritually, and beyond life at Southern.

Academically

From beginning classes with prayer to curriculums centered around Adventist doctrines with real-world applications, our faculty is dedicated to your success professionally and spiritually.

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Spiritually

Finding God’s calling isn’t always easy or clear, so we have made it easier with an abundance of programs, LifeGroups, and organizations available to students year-round.

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Beyond Southern

Our commitment to your success continues far beyond your time here at Southern. The office of Life Calling and Career Services is dedicated to helping you in find your place within God’s will even after graduation.

Prepare for Your Life Beyond Southern

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The Collegiate Experience

There’s nothing we enjoy more than watching you grow in Christ while getting a solid education in the classroom.

Undergraduate Degrees

Are you a recent high-school graduate or will it be your first time attending college?

Graduate Degrees

Did you graduate from college and want to upgrade to your degree?

Adult Degree Completion

The Adult Degree Completion program at Southern Adventist University is a flexible program for working adults who want to finish college without putting their lives on hold.

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College is a big investment, but a high-quality education does not have to break the bank. Southern is committed to providing an affordable college experience for everyone.

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Southern Adventist University Impacts Community Through Largest Freshman Service Day on Record
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April 2023

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06:50 PM
E.A. Anderson Lecture Series
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8
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Church Services: SonRise Resurrection Pageant
Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church
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12
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Southern Giving Day
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13
11:00 AM
Convocation: Philanthropy - Tom Glenn
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14
07:30 PM
Vespers: Barry Tryon
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16
02:30 PM
Gym-Masters Home Show Matinee
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16
07:30 PM
Wind Symphony Concert
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At Southern Adventist University you can find how God’s purpose combines with your passions and dreams. Start your application, request additional information, or schedule a campus visit today!

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