Geneva College is a comprehensive Christian college of the arts, sciences and professional studies. Founded in the tradition of the Reformed Christian faith, Geneva prepares students to serve Christ in all areas of society: work, family and the church. Geneva is a founding member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU). For more than 160 years, Geneva has met the need for a well-rounded education that integrates academics with biblically based values, teaching students to live out their faith in everything they do. With its scenic campus, diverse undergraduate programs, and accelerated degree completion and master’s programs, Geneva offers many opportunities for students to grow intellectually and spiritually. So whether it’s science, business, athletics, education, engineering, or another field, a Geneva degree means quality and character.

History and mission

For 160 years, Geneva College has shaped the lives and careers of generations of students. On April 20, 1848, Geneva Hall opened in Northwood, Ohio. The school was named in honor of Geneva, Switzerland, center of the Reformed faith movement. Under the sponsorship of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America, Geneva moved in 1880 to Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, to a parcel of land donated by the Harmony Society, a German religious group.

The mission of Geneva College is to glorify God by educating and ministering to a diverse community of students for the purpose of developing servant-leaders, transforming society for the kingdom of Christ. We accomplish this through biblically based programs and services marked by excellence and anchored by the historic, evangelical, and Reformed Christian faith. The curriculum is rooted in the liberal arts and sciences, vocationally focused and delivered through traditional and specialized programs.

Location and facilities

Geneva's 55-acre campus is located in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, approximately 35 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. The college’s size — about 1,900 traditional, non-traditional, and graduate students — means that its students have access to a wide range of educational resources while still receiving individual attention. The college has also recently completed the construction on a new campus entrance, pedestrian mall and main parking area.

Academics and activities

Academics at Geneva are based on a simple assumption: that the world belongs to God. This means that each course at Geneva is an exploration of a particular aspect of life in a world that resounds with God’s grace in Jesus Christ, but which is also affected by human sinfulness. It means that each field of study is an opportunity to pursue God’s calling in learning how to serve wisely and faithfully in God’s world. And, it means that we challenge students every day, in and out of the classroom, to develop keen insight in discerning how life in God’s world is best lived. Geneva offers 36 undergraduate majors in fields ranging from engineering, applied music, and broadcasting to accounting, English, chemistry, and biblical studies. In recent years, one of the college’s fastest-growing areas has been its adult degree completion program. The ADCP is conducted in 11 area locations including Beaver Falls, Pittsburgh, and Youngstown, Ohio. The program is designed for working adults with some college experience, and it offers majors in community ministry, human resources, and organizational development. Geneva also offers master’s degree programs in business administration, counseling, higher education, organizational leadership and special education, but academics are just a part of the Geneva College experience. There are also plenty of student organizations and opportunities for spiritual growth, including a student senate, Athletes in Action, the campus newspaper, an Internet radio station, a marching band, a touring choir, and community service projects. In addition, Geneva is proud of its many recreational programs, as well as the nationally ranked Golden Tornado varsity teams in football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, softball, cross country, track and field, and tennis.

Faculty

The members of the faculty are the heart of Geneva College. Geneva professors are committed to excellence in learning and the development of their students. In addition to their superb educational preparation, many of Geneva's more than 80 professors have real world work experience in their fields - Geneva has education professors who have been teachers, chemistry professors who have been chemists, and business faculty who have been accountants or have held executive posts. And you will find many faculty who are actively engaging the culture through research and writing. Faculty share this broad range of education and experience with their students to engage them in their fields and to prepare them for life beyond the classroom.

Accreditation and memberships

Geneva College has been fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools since 1923 and maintains membership in the following organizations:

• American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
• American Council on Education
• Association of Reformed Institutions of Higher Education
• Beaver County Council of Higher Learning
• Council of Christian Colleges and Universities
• Council of Christian Colleges & Universities
• Council of Independent Colleges
• Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability
• National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
• Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Universities
• The chemistry program is accredited by the American Chemical Society.
• The engineering program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
• The M.A. in counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
• The business program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
• The engineering program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
• The Cardiovascular Technology program is accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
• The teacher certification program is approved by the education departments of Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, New York, and other states.

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