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General Education


Lifelong Rewards

Guilford graduates are prepared from day one to succeed. During your time here, you will become an independent thinker and ethical leader committed to bringing the College's seven Core Values to everything you do. And as you pursue your passion or profession, we will encourage you to promote positive change in the world. How does this happen? Our graduates are prepared to:
  • Communicate effectively by mastering the fine art of listening, the specific nuances of public speaking and exceptional writing skills
  • Organize and analyze quantitative and qualitative information
  • Interpret problems and create solutions using a broad range of knowledge and disciplines
  • Think creatively and critically using evidence, questioning assumptions and generating integrative solutions
  • Discern your roles and responsibilities through Guilford's Core Values of community, diversity, equality, excellence, integrity, justice and stewardship
  • Demonstrate responsible civic and global engagement

Quality Enhancement Plan

Speak UP


Speak UP, Guilford’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), helps students leverage their public presentation skills and tools to create a more inclusive, connected world.