The Genius of Small

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Named one of the 50 top All-American Collegesby the Intercollegiate Studies Institute.

academics

3 excel in the classroom

4 liberal arts: learn how to think

5 career prospects

5 majors & minors

home away from home

6 LDS environment

6 honor code

play. perform. create.

8 outside the classroom

8 court, mat or field

9 canvas or stage

10 travel study

11 leadership & clubs

11 service

a valuable education

13 value

12 four-year guarantee

13 graduate sooner

14 tuition & living expenses

15 scholarships

15 federal & university aid

admissions

16 incoming freshmen

16 transfer students

17 contact us

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academic excellenceOur basic educational model is decidedly

old-fashioned: we match highly qualified

instructors with small classes and have them

work together to understand important books,challenging concepts and insightful theories.

small classesInstead of getting lost in the crowded

classrooms of larger universities, students at

Southern Virginia University interact with

their professors in and out of class. The average

class size at the university is 16 students. In

an atmosphere of mutual trust, students grow

in confidence and skill as they are actively

challenged through discussion and one-on-one

interaction.

caring facultyThe dynamics of the small -class experience

helps draw highly skilled and credentialed

professors to Southern Virginia University.

Our professors care deeply for their students

and are devoted to their success on campus

and in life.

Set in the majestic Shenandoah Valley of the BlueRidge Mountains, Southern Virginia University

rests atop a tree-shaded hill in Buena Vista, Virginia.

excel in the classroomYou will be challenged at Southern Virginia University, but with support

from caring pro fessors and advis ers you will rece ive t he b est possi ble e duca tion .

At Southern Virginia University youll find a community of

faculty, staff and students committed to providing you with the

best possible undergraduate experience.

When you come to the only private liberal arts college dedicat-

ed to educating Latter-day Saints and those with similar stan-

dards and ideals, youll find yourself among others who seek both

spiritual nourishment and academic excellence.

We believe that participating outside of the classroom is just

as important as interacting in the classroom and reading great

books. Whether you use your time here to prepare for graduate

school, a successful career, parenthoodor all threeyou canparticipate in athletics, performing arts, student government or a

host of other extracurricular activities. Everyone is involved.

Its all about the experience.

academics

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career prospectsA Southern Virginia University education

serves as a bridge to a meaningful career,

advanced degrees and a lifetime of learning.

Because a liberal arts education emphasizes

the development of analytical and critical

thinking skills, Southern Virginia graduates

excel in a variety of challenging academic and

professional settings.

Employers in our competitive global

economy want to hire people who can analyze

complex information from a variety of

perspectives and draw from a broad foundation

of knowledge. Our graduates are admitted

to law schools, medical schools and graduate

programs at universities like Oxford, Cornell,

Purdue and the University of Southern

California. Our students find jobs with major

corporations like GE, Goldman Sachs, Rolls-

Royce, DeWALT and Microsoft, or with non-

profit organizations like Habitat for Humanity

and The Foundation for a Better Life.

the best preparation for your future

Art

Biology

Business Management &Leadership

Computer Science

English

Family & Child

Development

History

Liberal Arts

MusicPhilosophy

Politics

Spanish

Theatre

majors and minorsA liberal arts education will equip you with

general knowledge and understanding of the

letters, arts and sciences, and you can choose

to focus your studies in one of a variety of

majors and minors.

Southern Virginia also offers courses

designed for students who plan to attend

medical school or law school.

As a liberal arts institution Southern Virginia

University focuses on the best western

civilization has to offer. Our rich general

education program will immerse you in the

study of great human accomplishments inthe letters, arts and sciences. You will study

Greek, Roman and European works that helped

lay the foundation upon which our modern

political, economic, scientific and artistic

thinking is based. Youll learn how to think

critically, analyze information rigorously and

communicate ideas effectively.

Compared to large private and state schools

in the United States, Southern Virginia is

intentionally smaller, has a lower student-to-

faculty ratio and encourages more interaction

between professors and students. If you apply

yourself at Southern Virginia you will leave

with a broad base of knowledge from which to

pursue diverse career paths and adapt to the

ever-changing world.

liberal arts:learn how to think

[At] Southern Virginia, the study of philosophers likeAristotle and theologians like St. Augustine and ThomasAquinas gives students a ground for moral and politicalreflection considerably deeper than the cafeteria-styleofferings of most secular schools.

The Wall Street Journal

Our LDS environment, small classes, core curriculum and caring facultycombine to give our students the f inest undergraduate education available.

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thrive in an LDSenvironmentToday, the typical college student is oftenxposed to immorality, substance abuse

nd spiritual malaise. Many colleges and

universities are indifferent toward or intolerant

of students with religious beliefs and

tandards. Young people who choose to uphold

he tenets of their faith often stand alone.

This is not the case at Southern Virginia

University. The defining feature of our

ducational model is a commitment to the

eachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of

Latter-day Saints. Gospel principles are at the

enter of everything we do. The university

ponsors firesides and weekly devotionals.

Classroom discussions are informed not only

y textbooks and the best of secular thinking

ut also by scripture and the teachings of

Church leaders.

The Church has organized five wards for

oung single adults to serve Southern Virginia

tudents. Our campus is home to the Church

Educational Systems largest daytime Institute

of Religion in the eastern United States. In

2009 the Church finished a new student ward

nd Institute Building right on campus.

Since its transition to an LDS environment in 1996, the universitys enrollment has grown

en-fold from 70 to 700. Our students have come from 49 states and more than 40 countries; 96

percent of them are LDS.

honor codeAt Southern Virginia University youll enjoy

living in an atmosphere that is conducive

to feeling the Spirit of God. Although the

university is not owned or operated by The

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,

we espouse the standards and tenets of the

Church and follow an honor code based on its

teachings. With students, faculty and staff

dedicated to living high moral, ethical, dressand grooming standards, opportunities abound

for academic and spiritual progression.

The Southern Virginia honor code seeks to

ensure students live and study in an uplifting

setting. We uphold the core standards of

integrity, chastity, morality, modest dress

and abstinence from all forms of pornography,

gambling, alcohol, tobacco, tea, coffee and

illicit drugs.

Nourish your spirit just

as regularly as you nourish

your body or mind. Don't

neglect study of the gospel

and activity in the Church

during the period of your

schooling. It is needed then

as much as or more than at

any time during your life.Elder Dallin H. Oaks

ome away from home

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on the court,mat or fieldIn addition to promoting good physical health,

participating in athletics can contribute directly to the

refinement of your character. More than 40 percent of

Southern Virginia students participate on one or more of

our intercollegiate or club teams.

Our athletic programs require integrity and discipline

and teach students to apply the skills they learn on the

court, mat or field to the classroom and other aspects of

their lives.

The Southern Virginia Knights have claimed more than

30 small-college national championships, succeeding in a

wide variety of sports. Our athletic program is a member

of the USCAA, a provisional member of the NAIA, and

also competes against NCAA Division I, II and III teams.

The Southern Virginia athletic

program currently includes: Baseball,

Basketball (m/w), Cross Country (m/w),

Football, Golf (m/w), Soccer (m/w),

Softball, Tennis (m/w), Track & Field

m/w), Volleyball (w), Wrestling,

Lacrosse (m club), and Cheerleading

m/w).

outside theclassroomMany students who decide to attend large

universities give up the extracurricular

ctivities they pursued in high school.

At Southern Virginia, you can continue

developing the talents in which youve already

nvested time and effort and maybe take on

omething new.

Art is an indispensable medium for self- and

spiritual expression. If your passions include

theatre, music, dance, painting, photography or

sculpture, there are opportunities at Southern

Virginia University to develop your t alents

further. Our visual arts, music and theatre

programs provide students with a foundation

in theory and history, magnified by practical,

hands-on training.

Students from every major are encouragedto participate in Southern Virginias

performing arts programs, including theatrical

productions, musical ensembles and the

pep band.

on a canvas or stage

Chamber choir

Institute choir

Womens choir

Flute choir

Orchestra

Opera

Band

A cappella vocal

groups

Theatre

Shenanigans comedy

troupe

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The only thing better than visiting New York

City or Rome is getting college credit for it

and having someone else pick up all or part

of the bill. Southern Virginia Universitys

nationally recognized travel study program

allows every student to earn travel vouchers

to be used for one of our many domestic and

foreign travel study programs.

Once youve completed 56 hours at Southern

Virginia and attained junior status, you will

receive a travel voucher worth $400 toward

any of our foreign or domestic travel programs.

Our travel study trips include these domestic

and international locations:

travel study for every student

Boston

Nauvoo

New York City

Washington, D.C.

Athens

ChinaOxford

Rome

Germany

Spain

India

France

EcuadorDominican Republic

Our motto Learn that life is service isembodied in the lives of our students. At

Southern Virginia University, students

are encouraged to participate in organized

service on and off campus. Each semester

the university hosts a service fair at which

students can visit with local and national

organizations to learn of service opportunities.

Students who average at least 15 hours of

service per semester receive a special honor at

graduation.

serviceClubs and other organizations give students atSouthern Virginia University an opportunity

to develop leadership skills and interact with

peers who share their interests. Joining a club is

a great way to make friends and to participate

on campus and in the local community.

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Our guarantee: we promise that students who

adhere to and accomplish their curriculum

plans will graduate within four years or well

cover any additional tuition costs they accrue

at Southern Virginia.

Students who utilize one or more of our

summer terms have graduated in less than four

years. Graduating sooner means you can earn

a salary or finish an advanced degree while

students at other universities are still choosing

a major.

graduate sooner

An education from Southern Virginia

University prepares you for your future,

whatever it may hold. Investing in a Southern

Virginia education costs much less than most

other private colleges and universities. With

the added value of our core curriculum, small

classes, intellectual engagement and LDS

environment, a Southern Virginia educationcannot be matched.

With the addition of summer terms, a growing number

of Southern Virginia students graduate in three years.

value

I took the academic theoriesand principles that I learnedhere as well as the leadershipexperience and applied thatoutside. And its worked.

Harvey Scott 00

Vice President - Corporate Ventures, Rolls-Royce

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Southern Virginia awards a variety of

scholarships and grants every year. In addition,

we offer scholarships to all students who

have completed an honorable mission for The

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

We also encourage students to pursuescholarships offered by private organizations

and companies, such as local service clubs and

businesses.

university scholarships &awards

Marriott Scholar Awards

Academic Scholarships

Returned Missionary Grants

Talent Grants

Need-Based Grants

scholarships& financial aid

The Financial Aid Office at SouthernVirginia will assist you in obtaining

financial aid from federal and stategovernments, other private sources and theuniversity.

Each year Southern Virginia University awards $4 million in merit, need-based,talent and returned missionary aid. We will do everything we can to make it

affordable for you to attend Southern Virginia.

federal aidThe U.S. government offers a variety of grants

and loans, including Federal Pell Grants

and Supplemental Education Opportunity

Grants. Awards are based on a students

financial needs. To request these awards,

students should file the Free Application forFederal Student Aid (FAFSA). To meet the

priority deadline, the FAFSA should be filed

by April 15 each year. Find them online at

www.fafsa.ed.gov.

interest-free payment planSouthern Virginia University also offers

an interest-free tuition payment plan that

distributes the cost of tuition into monthly

installments throughout the academic year.

There is a $75 per year fee associated with

this plan.

tuitionee the latest tuition & housing information at

www.svu.edu/tuition.

summer terms

Tuition during May, June and August terms isoffered at a significantly reduced rate. Taking

ummer term courses makes a Southern

Virginia education even more affordable.

dining dollarstudents living on or off campus may purchase

dining dollars toward meals in the dining hall

nd Jonzzeys cafe. For more information visit

www.svu.edu/dining.

housingouthern Virginia University offers several

housing options for single students, including

raditional residence halls, houses shared

y multiple students and townhouse-style

partments. In order to facilitate a common

xperience, Southern Virginia University

equires students to live on campus in

university housing who are single freshmen

nd sophomores under the age of 21 and not

iving with parents in the Buena Vista area.

To make housing more affordable for students

who choose to live on campus, Southern

Virginia also offers incremental privileges

and decreased costs as students accumulate

academic credits.

Our students utilize scholarship opportunities, our four-year graduation guarantee,summer terms and available grants to defray the cost of their education.

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nterested students should apply as early

s possible for priority consideration.Applications are processed within two

weeks of their arrival at the Admissions

Office. There is a $35 application fee (which

s waived for prospective students who

have attended an Open House at Southern

Virginia). Accepted applicants are notified

y mail. Those who are accepted and wish to

nroll must pay a $250 registration fee (not

efundable after May 1) and a $250 housing

deposit (if they will live on campus).

Southern Virginia hosts on-campus Open

Houses for prospective students throughout

he year. To make it easier for you attend

n Open House, Southern Virginia will

eimburse your travel at a rate of 20 cents-

per-mile, up to $250.

ncoming freshmenWhen considering freshman applications,

outhern Virginia examines the breadth of

n applicants academic record. While there

re no specified requirements, students

re expected to have completed 14 units

of core classes (English, foreign language,

mathematics, science, social science and

history) and four units of elective classes

e.g., art, music, drama, physical education,

omputer science).

transfer studentsouthern Virginia welcomes students

ransferring from other colleges and

universities.

Admissions Office

800-229-8420

540-261-8421 [email protected] go.svu.edu

Financial Aid Office

540-261-4351

[email protected]

Contact Info

Southern Virginia is accredited by the

American Academy for Liberal Education1050 17th St. NW, Suite 400, Washington D.C. 20036202-452-8611 | aale.org

The university is certied to operate and grant baccalaureatedegrees by the

State Council of Higher Education for Virginia101 North Fourteenth St, Richmond, VA 23219804-225-2600 | schev.edu

dmissionsSouthern Virginia University seeks

tudents who desire to succeed in ourxceptional learning and spiritual

nvironment. In addition to academic

proficiency, most admitted applicantshave served in their communities and

participated in extracurri cular activit ies.

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Our mission is to prepare leader-servantsmen and women who

lead by example, govern with love and give back to their families and

communities through service. With this goal in mind, Southern Virginia

strives to help each student develop our core values of scholarship,

discipleship, accountability, enthusiasm and refinement.

Southern Virginia Universitys Main Hall is the gateway to an engaging campus.

Built as a hotel in 1891, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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