About Peirce

Vision

To become the first choice for career-oriented, non-traditional college students seeking high-quality teaching and service.

Mission

"Many paths. One purpose."

Peirce College is in the business of transforming lives. We do so by making the benefits of higher education accessible and attainable to non-traditional college students of all ages and backgrounds. We educate, empower, and inspire our students and one another in a highly professional, career-focused academic environment defined by trust, integrity, and mutual respect. We are passionate about equipping our students to make a difference in their communities, workplaces, and the world.

Values

E.M.P.O.W.E.R.E.D.

Peirce College adheres to the following nine Core Values:

• Encourage the pursuit of learning and growth.
• Make a difference through the delivery of exceptional customer service.
• Play as a team; be a responsible partner in the process.
• Open our minds to exploring new ideas and better ways of doing work.
• Work with passion and determination; be proactive.
• Engage others in open communication, listen and build honest relationships.
• Respect others and expect the same.
• Embrace and promote diversity.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adapt to change.

Message from the President

Welcome and thank you for your interest in Peirce College.

First and foremost, at Peirce, we believe that the importance we place on fostering strong relationships with our students significantly differentiates us from others. We take a personal approach to education. From the challenges of a student's first day, to his/her sense of achievement at graduation, Peirce faculty, staff and administrators are dedicated wholeheartedly to working closely with students to maximize their opportunities for success.

When students and graduates talk about their wonderful experiences at Peirce, they frequently speak of the caring nature of people at the College who have helped them achieve their educational and career goals. That warm, personal touch gives Peirce a competitive edge for which we are very proud.

During my more than 20 years of affiliation with Peirce, the College has never been better positioned for a greater, brighter future than it is today. As the College broadens its offerings of lifelong education and services, both inside and outside the classroom, we see more continued and consistent success for our graduates throughout their careers.

The faculty, staff, administration and I are honored to serve Peirce because we know we have something very special here: a place where people are helping working adults make their educational and career dreams come true.

Sincerely,

James J. Mergiotti
President and Chief Executive Officer