Welcome to the Herd!
Lipscomb’s strategic plan Impact 360 is charting a course and casting a vision to sustain our present success and drive our future ambitions.
Flourishing awaits.
Your student will find belonging in the Bison Herd at Lipscomb University, and that means you will too. As a consistent source of strength and support through the years, we recognize the vital role that you play in what your student has accomplished, who they are becoming and where they will go from here.
While you navigate the journey to Lipscomb, you can feel confident that we will walk with you every step of the way. The well-being of the students entrusted to us is our highest priority, and the experience of a Lipscomb education will lead to a life of flourishing— collectively contributing to something far greater than simply earning a degree.
Lipscomb graduates enter the world equipped to improve the lives of others and uplift communities wherever life may take them. When you combine our exceptional students, transformative education and thriving city, it creates a college experience unlike any other.
Why Lipscomb?
Your student’s Lipscomb experience will be defined by the people they encounter.
Our scholarly community integrates faith with academics, combining rigorous learning and transformative experiences that develop critical thinking skills essential to vocational success. With the support of a Christ-centered community, your student will engage in deep inquiry to pursue the truth, while also forming character to prepare to influence the world for good. This process happens in every class we offer, and our Center for Vocational Discovery equips students with the tools to discover their God-given identity, clarify their purpose and pursue their calling wherever they may go.
The community on campus also fosters connections, forming bonds leading to friendships that last for a lifetime. Mentoring relationships with professors provide inspiration and encouragement to students that go far beyond their years at Lipscomb. Participating in campus events and organizations, getting to know intentional faculty and a collaborative campus culture help make these connections possible. And though we are diverse, we are united in our commitment to lead boldly with a spirit of service.
A connected community
More than 80% of classes at Lipscomb have fewer than 30 students creating an environment where peers and professors know each other and build mentoring relationships.
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What makes Nashville so special?
Nashville opens doors for connections, attracting musicians, major corporations and professionals seeking to join a city on the rise. In fact, The Wall Street Journal has ranked Nashville one of the hottest job markets in the country. Internships and engaged learning opportunities right here in Nashville develop competencies that can’t be taught in a classroom. Your student will be ready to apply for jobs after college, possessing skills and experience highly demanded by employers.
But Nashville isn’t just a great place to be a student—it’s also the perfect place to be a local.
Our city is home to professional sports, world-class museums, parks, miles of greenways and hundreds of locally owned restaurants. And Lipscomb students live at the center of it all. Our dynamic hometown offers a quality of life unlike anywhere else in the country.
Because of the relationships we’ve built over more than 130 years, Lipscomb and Nashville are deeply intertwined, providing your student with connections to local employers, service organizations and opportunities to invest in the community.
Athriving city
Nashville is home to more than 60,000 businesses, including corporate headquarters and Fortune 500 companies, helping 98% of our graduates land a job or attend graduate school within six months.
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Top Performer on Social Mobility
What’snext?
Visit the Parent Portal
The Parent Portal is your central hub for every step of the admission process. Once your student grants you access, you’ll be able to view next steps customized for you as a parent. Remind your student to check the Bison Portal for a personalized to-do list as well.
Complete the FAFSA
If you haven’t already, complete your FAFSA as soon as you can to maximize your scholarships and financial aid.
Submit Enrollment Fee
Making a college choice by National Decision Day on May 1 puts your student in the best position to secure a spot in our upcoming class and register for orientation.
Accept Financial Aid
Log in to my.lipscomb.edu to view and accept your financial aid package.
Attend an Admitted Student Event
Watch your mailbox for an invitation to Presidential Scholars Day or Purple & Gold Day. These exclusive events are just for admitted students.
Dates to Know
March 1 Regular Application Deadline
March 21 Purple & Gold Day #1
March 28 Purple & Gold Day #2
May 1 National Decision Day
