Young Harris College

The purpose of Young Harris College is to provide the first two years of a baccalaureate degree in liberal arts for students who value and are attracted to an institution with high academic standards and superior teaching. The college offers an environment in a beautiful mountain setting conducive to the development of the Christian faith and character, opportunities for personal and intellectual growth, and responsible citizenship. The institution also provides, for both its students and the general public, programs, services, and facilities that accommodate diverse educational, recreational, and cultural interests.

Young Harris College was established in 1886 by a circuit riding Methodist minister named Artemas Lester. He believed in the Wesleyan tradition of a trained mind and a warm heart, a sentiment that we still believe in today. The faculty, staff and administration are interested in your success both as a student and as a person. The philosophy behind a liberal arts education is to educate the whole person, intellectually, socially, culturally and spiritually. We challenge students to do more than just process information. We ask them to think in terms of how their contributions to society can help to make a better world.

For more than 122 years Young Harris College has been in the business of educating students who have gone on to become leaders across the United States and the world. Our student body includes students from all 50 states and many foreign countries. Our graduates have become bishops, statesmen, governors, entertainers and congressmen. We look forward to many more of our graduates becoming leaders of the future.

Located in the northeast corner of Georgia and bordered by the Nantahala and Chattahoochee National Forests, the YHC campus is more than prime real estate. Here you are not lost in the crowd; your talents and abilities are noticed. Students participate in activities that take advantage of our geographic location, such as camping, hiking, rock climbing, and kayaking, as well as traditional college pursuits such as fraternity and sorority involvement, political clubs, religious life, fine arts, athletics, volunteering, and special interest groups.

We believe in educating the whole student - mind, body, and spirit. As as result, YHC graduates are well equipped to handle all aspects of life. Our faculty strive to keep students excited and engaged both inside and outside the classroom. Students are encouraged to get involved on campus and take advantage of all the college has to offer.

The purpose of Young Harris College is to provide the first two years of a baccalaureate degree in liberal arts for students who value and are attracted to an institution with high academic standards and superior teaching. The college offers an environment in a beautiful mountain setting conducive to the development of the Christian...