Student Stories
At Montreat College, our students and alumni have a passion for knowledge and a genuine desire to always keep learning and be agents of transformation, renewal, and reconciliation.
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Madeline '19
"Montreat transformed me into who I was. They invested in my life and helped guide me. If I had gone to a public university, I think my life and some of the choices I made may have looked quite a bit different.”
Program of study:
CybersecurityMeet
Aron '96
“Montreat reinforced my sense of purpose and taught me that every person has a purpose. I believe we are each called to be stewards of our gifts for the glory of the Lord, and I am deeply grateful for my time at Montreat.”
Program of study:
EducationMeet
Karlie and Kilia '24
“A huge part of psychology is helping people fulfill God’s purpose for them and realize who they are in Christ.”
Program of study:
PsychologyMeet
Akira and Maddie '15-'16
"This is a unique opportunity to grow as a person. Take everything that Montreat gives and get the most out of it.”
Program of study:
CybersecurityMeet
Tinley '28
“It’s meant a lot to know there are people willing to help. Curveballs are thrown at you every day, but life is too short to hold grudges. I need to live every day like it’s my last because you really never know what can happen.”
Program of study:
Exercise ScienceMeet
Ezra '24
“Get to know different groups of people. How cool would it be to have a class where you knew multiple people in it? Montreat offers diverse experiences, and students should stretch themselves to encounter all that being a Cavalier has to offer.”
Program of study:
EnglishMeet
Landon '25
“Montreat is a small community, but it’s very tight-knit. I think I’ve had dinner or coffee with all of my professors a handful of times, so it’s an extremely personal community, which is part of the reason I chose to come here.”
Program of study:
Christian MinistriesMeet
Ivana '23
"I never really saw myself going to a Christian college, but I didn’t realize how important it would be. Just having your professors and coaches pray for you and genuinely care about your spiritual life and your soul was a different environment."
Program of study:
Psychology and Human ServicesMeet
MJ '25
"Every professor and faculty member is so passionate about students—more than I could’ve ever guessed, and that’s been my biggest joy at Montreat. I’ve also made the best friends of my life and grown so much in my faith."
Program of study:
Environmental ScienceMeet
Jonathan '22
"The size of the college is really great, and it allows you to create opportunities that are more tailored to your interests. A lot of the projects I did in my classes were tailored to questions that I wanted to ask and answer."
Program of study:
BiologyMeet
Grayson '22
"I always recommend Montreat because it's one of the most advanced security programs. Montreat has opened so many doors for me, and it’s amazing to be a part of such a tight-knit community."
Program of study:
CybersecurityMeet
Tim '21
"One of the biggest things I enjoyed about Montreat College was the Christian fundamentals and being able to incorporate and tie into my learning biblical principles. I learned how to be a servant leader and apply the talents God has given me."
Program of study:
Psychology and Human Services