President’s Welcome

Greetings from the President’s Office and welcome to Colby-Sawyer College!

Colby-Sawyer has a rich history of innovation and of transforming lives since 1837. Our students learn by doing. On campus, this means that every undergraduate works closely with our award-winning faculty in laboratories, classrooms, studios and the field. Students further immerse themselves in their respective fields of study through a required internship, which connects them with professionals and alumni, as well as through a senior Capstone project, in which they explore advanced topics in their major. In addition, every undergraduate earns a Liberal Education & Professionalization (LEAP) minor as they complete our general education curriculum. The skills and experiences they gain from LEAP are those that employers and top graduate programs require in fields such as healthcare, business, and technology.

Colby-Sawyer takes pride in fostering a sense of belonging among its students and the wider community. We welcome international students, students from all over the United States, and transfer students from other accredited colleges and universities, including community colleges.

We also offer a variety of graduate and professional programs in high-demand, high-value career paths. Our programs include master’s and doctoral degrees in nursing, a fast-track 4+1 MBA program available to graduating seniors, a Master of Science in exercise science and our Master of Social Work, which was recently named the top program in New Hampshire. We also offer graduate certificates and educational programs for employers.

Our faculty and staff are dedicated to supporting students as they become productive professionals and engaged citizens. Our 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio enables students to develop close relationships with their professors. Most students secure a job opportunity directly through their internship, and more than 95% of alumni in our most recent survey reported being extremely satisfied or satisfied with their experience at Colby-Sawyer.

I encourage you to explore our website for more information about the academic and cocurricular programs Colby-Sawyer offers. The best way, though, to experience our close-knit community and renowned programs is to visit campus in the beautiful town of New London, New Hampshire. Join us!

Cheers,

Dean G. McCurdy, Ph.D.
President and Professor of Arts and Sciences
Volanakis Family Presidential Chair