Your journey toward fulfilling your purpose starts here at FHU! Through a Christian education filled with spiritual formation and hands-on learning, youâll discover your God-given talents so you can serve Him and others with distinction. Start your journey to our campus today!
The FHU Challenge Day of Giving is November 5, 2026!
Join the FHU family for a special day of generosity and impact more than 150 years in the making.
When 550 people make a gift on November 5, a generous donor will contribute an additional $125,000 to support FHU students! With more than 35+ campus projects to support, every gift, no matter the size, helps enhance the student experience and make a lasting difference.
Explore the projects and see how you can make an impact:
Day of Giving Projects
Together, we can rise to the challenge and make this our most impactful Day of Giving yet!
By providing a quality education that integrates Christian faith, scholarship, and service, Freed-Hardeman University empowers students like you to develop your God-given talents for His glory.
When you enroll, you become part of the FHU family for life. The friendships and memories youâll makeâduring late nights in your dorm, in the homes of faculty and staff, and as you worship, serve, and study locally and internationallyâwill last a lifetime.
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Spiritual Life at FHU
Be Grounded in your Faith
Spiritual life is central to daily life as a Lion. Deepen your faith daily in the classroom, chapel services and small group gatherings for Bible study, prayer, devotionals and singing. Also learn to apply your faith through local ministry, nationwide service and global missions.
Campus Life at FHU
Be Connected In Community
Whether youâre joining social clubs of students with a passion for service, discussing your life goals with caring professors, hanging out in the dorm, or heading off-campus with friends to explore our hometown of Henderson, Tennessee, youâll soon feel as though youâve always belonged here!
FHU Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
Be Courageous For your Future
Our Lions come from all different backgrounds and stages of life. Whether youâre looking for your first college, transferring or returning, weâre here to help you through the process of applying for admission to FHU and receiving financial aid.
Academics
Be prepared to Advance your career
Choose from among our 58 majors spanning 119 areas of study. Get the hands-on, high-quality experience you need to excel in your field. Starting your very first year, youâll have opportunities to go beyond the classroom and engage in field studies, travel, and internships so that you can connect what you're learning with real-world service.
FHU Lion Athletics
Be a leader among Champions
Whether on the field, court, or fairway, Lions are champions in sport and character. Explore NAIA menâs and womenâs sports programs that offer you the opportunity to compete with honor and excellence as intercollegiate ambassadors of Christ.
Students
of Students Say they Grew Spiritually at FHU
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Why FHU?
Students come to Freed-Hardeman University for a Christ-centered education that will help them reach their career goals while keeping focused on what matters most: their faith. As a Lion, you'll develop the courage, knowledge, and skills to step faithfully into the exciting future God has planned for you!
Ryan Overby
I knew I chose the right college when my entire freshman class started the year by singing praises to God together. The importance of having faith and praying with and for one another as a collective body helped me grow as a Christian and a student while I was at FHU.
Sheerah Hudley Davis
During my time as a student at FHU I learned a lot of valuable lessons. One thing that stands out is the genuine desire of the people at FHU to have you there. Their words of wanting you at FHU are not just empty phrases; they truly mean it. Being at FHU made me feel wanted, loved and included. I never wanted to leave or be anywhere else.
Dr. Olivia Gregory
Pursuing a career in physical therapy has presented me with many opportunities to show the love of Christ to those who are in need, and there is no better place to witness, experience and foster the love of Christ than at Freed Hardeman University!
Ryan Overby
I knew I chose the right college when my entire freshman class started the year by singing praises to God together. The importance of having faith and praying with and for one another as a collective body helped me grow as a Christian and a student while I was at FHU.
Sheerah Hudley Davis
During my time as a student at FHU I learned a lot of valuable lessons. One thing that stands out is the genuine desire of the people at FHU to have you there. Their words of wanting you at FHU are not just empty phrases; they truly mean it. Being at FHU made me feel wanted, loved and included. I never wanted to leave or be anywhere else.
Dr. Olivia Gregory
Pursuing a career in physical therapy has presented me with many opportunities to show the love of Christ to those who are in need, and there is no better place to witness, experience and foster the love of Christ than at Freed Hardeman University!
Anne Marie
Keith Mattix
Thomas Yukich
Sarah Johnson
The FHU Story
Be prepared for your future
The overwhelming majority (92%) of FHU graduates are quickly employed within their field. It's no wonder. While committed to strong academics through hands-on learning and service, our faculty and staff provide prayerful support for Lions in a loving, supportive Christian community. Employers can plainly see God's work in their lives, empowering them to make a positive impact in all that they do.
Your Gifts: His Glory - Anne Marie
Growing up right down the road from FHU, Anna Marie Wyatt did not want to come to FHU, but after experiencing the welcoming nature of the university, her mind was quickly changed. As her time at FHU progressed, her once simple doodles in her notebook have inspired her to make a career out of her talents.
Your Gifts: His Glory - Keith Mattix
Keith Mattix is a Computer Science major with a passion for using artificial intelligence for social good. He has seen how it can be used to aid hurricane relief efforts and has worked to create his own artificial intelligence network through our a.i. course on campus. He continues his work and research, so that one day people can use if to further Godâs kingdom by helping those in need.
Your Gifts: His Glory - Thomas Yukich
FHU Bible student Thomas Yukich desires to become a pulpit minister. Yukich originally chose FHU because of its small class sizes but has become grateful for relationships built both inside and out of the classroom leading to internship opportunities.
Your Gifts: His Glory - Sarah Johnson
Sarah Johnson, an FHU Bible and interactive digital design student, is the daughter of a former FHU missionary-in-residence. Being raised in a missionary family, Johnson has used her life experiences to help her grow academically at Freed-Hardeman by writing and participating in University Scholarsâ Day, a campus-wide celebration of scholarship and academic achievement.
Looking for your major?
Join us Friday, December 4, 2026, in the newly renovated Dryden Auditorium on the campus of Freed-Hardeman University, for a special evening featuring Jay Leno, acclaimed TV late-night show host, stand-up comedian, childrenâs book author, voice-over artist and car enthusiast.
Because of you, studentsâ lives can be changed. Your generosity, along with others who have supported the FHU Benefit Dinner, can help fund scholarships for thousands of students and add to the millions that have been raised during the past 62 years. Sponsorships and tickets available now.
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October 30, 2026
HENDERSON, Tenn. â (Oct. 30, 2026) âWhat happens when âProud Maryâ takes a turn down a bluegrass road? Or the Backstreet Boys meet a banjo? FoxFire is ready to bring […]
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October 29, 2026
During a week full of Homecoming celebrations, Freed-Hardeman University will recognize the accomplishments of its 2026 menâs basketball team and its journey to becoming NAIA National Champions. FHU guests and athletic supporters are invited to Brewer Sports Centerâs auxiliary gym for a special Breakfast of Champions Saturday, Nov. 7, at 9 am, for a morning full of recognition, celebration and camaraderie.
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October 28, 2026
Freed-Hardeman University students have chosen the 18 classmates who will represent them on the 2026 Homecoming Court, with recognition and coronation ceremonies planned during Homecoming week. Court members will be recognized during a special chapel presentation Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 10:30 a.m. in Dryden Auditorium. Two seniors will then be crowned homecoming king and queen Saturday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. in Brewer Sports Center.
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Be courageous in your pursuit
From the very start through our Passage program, FHU provides you with ongoing and intentional support to uncover and nurture your God-given talents. We believe He has a plan to use those gifts for His glory. So take the courage of a Lion. Explore your calling, and trust the Lord to guide you toward a life of purpose.
