Concord Admissions
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Email: admissions@concord.edu
Phone: 888-384-5249
FAFSA School Code: 003810
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New Student Orientation
BallroomHistoric Alumni LoungeAB Conference RoomSubway Stage Area
Amanda Cooper
New Student Orientation
BallroomHistoric Alumni LoungeAB Conference RoomSubway Stage Area
Amanda Cooper
New Student Orientation
BallroomHistoric Alumni LoungeAB Conference RoomSubway Stage Area
Amanda Cooper
Featured Stories
Chair, Department of Social Work and Title IX Coordinator
When Dr. Pendergast was finishing her Ph.D. in Social Work Education at the University of South Carolina, she dreamed of teaching at a school like Concord. “I have wanted to live in the mountains for as long as I can remember,” she says. In 2007, she accepted a tenure-track position at CU and has found a home here. “The campus community is welcoming and accepting,” she says. Before completing her doctoral degree, Dr. Pendergast was a practicing social worker, valuable experience she shares with her students. “When I speak with students about social work, I explain that this is the best job and worst job you can have,” she says. “It’s very rewarding to see how people can change their lives, and it can be discouraging when these changes do not come.” Dr. Pendergast is dedicated to preparing her students for the realities they’ll face after graduation, and says she enjoys “being a small part of their journey.”
![Dr. Joan Pendergast](https://www.concord.edu/wp-content/uploads/FeaturedStories/Joan-Pendergast.jpg)
Dr. Joan Pendergast
Chair, Department of Social Work and Title IX Coordinator
![Concord University student Madison Dye wearing her cheerleading uniform at a CU Football game](https://www.concord.edu/wp-content/uploads/FeaturedStories/Madison-Dye.jpg)
Madison Dye
Psychology Major
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Josie Crawford '24
Biology Major with Biomedical Sciences Emphasis
![Shawn Hatcher](https://www.concord.edu/wp-content/uploads//Shawn-Hatcher.jpg)
Shawn Hatcher '20
Princeton, W.Va.
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Class of 2021
Summer McElwain attended Concord University from 2018-2021, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in biology. As part of her CU experience, she participated in PATCH (Pre-professional Association Towards Careers in Health), which provides students with resources to make informed decisions about future careers in healthcare. Upon graduation, she went to the WV School of Osteopathic Medicine to continue her studies. Her most memorable experience at Concord was working in the bookstore. “I really enjoyed getting to see faculty, staff and students in a different environment. That experience really helped me open up and adjust to college.” Summer’s sister is currently attending Concord, and participates on the esports team.