Gather. Lift. Launch.
Our Mission We are a private, self-reliant, residential university aligned with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its principles and values. Our mission is to gather faithful Latter-day Saints and like-minded students, lift them in intellect, character, and spirituality, and launch them into successful lives and careers. Over the past decade, our one-of-a-kind mission combined with our personalized approach to education has made us one of the fastestgrowing colleges anywhere. Learn why you belong here too.
Gather. Southern Virginia University is a gathering place for faithful Latter-day Saints and like-minded students. When you become a Knight, you join a welcoming campus community of friends and mentors who share your values and support your faith.
9-in-10 students are Latter-day Saints
Lift. The best things in life are personalized; we think your education should be too. As a Knight, you’ll learn in small, engaging classes taught by amazing, caring faculty who will know your name and help lift you to reach your full potential.
15:1 student-to-faculty ratio
Launch. Southern Virginia University is committed to your life-long success. Whether you want to attend graduate school or pursue a career, our talented faculty and career services team will help you create a personalized plan to achieve your goals.
+90% career placement rate
An iPad Pro for everyone.
At Southern Virginia University, we equip every student and instructor with a new iPad Pro, Smart Keyboard, and Apple Pencil. This levels the educational playing field by providing you equal access to the best technology at no additional cost above tuition. For this innovative LaunchPad Initiative, we have been named an Apple Distinguished School: a center of innovation, leadership, and educational excellence that uses Apple technology to inspire creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. svu.edu/launchpad
Performance-driven. Learning should not be a spectator sport. That’s why we emphasize performance—both inside and outside of the classroom. By design, we keep our classes small and interactive so every student can be an actively engaged learner. Outside the classroom, more than 90% of our students participate in at least one major extracurricular activity—10x the national average. Having so many opportunities to compete, engage, and perform at a high level will prepare you to succeed throughout your life and career.
Performance Scholarships
Compete for Championships
No matter your major, you can earn a performance scholarship to pursue your passion in art, design, cheer, dance, music, theatre, esports, and more—all while receiving worldclass coaching and instruction from accomplished mentors.
Take your game to the next level and compete for championships on one of our 26 athletic teams. To connect with a coach and become a Knight, visit our website at svu.edu/athletics or follow us on social media @svuathletics.
Learn from the Best
Raise the Banner
You belong here. Come and see why Southern Virginia University is one of the fastestgrowing colleges anywhere. When you visit campus, we’ll reimburse up to $400 of your travel expenses. Learn more at svu.edu/welcome.
Travel Reimbursement up to $400
Southern Virginia University is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education of Virginia.
One University Hill Drive Buena Vista, VA 24416
Performance-driven. Learning should not be a spectator sport. That’s why we emphasize performance—both inside and outside of the classroom. By design, we keep our classes small and interactive so every student can be an actively engaged learner. Outside the classroom, more than 90% of our students participate in at least one major extracurricular activity—10x the national average. Having so many opportunities to compete, engage, and perform at a high level will prepare you to succeed throughout your life and career.
Take your game to the next level and compete for championships on one of our 26 athletic teams. To connect with a coach and become a Knight, visit our website at svu.edu/athletics or follow us on social media @svuathletics.
No matter your major, you can earn a performance scholarship to pursue your passion in art, design, cheer, dance, music, theatre, esports, and more—all while receiving worldclass coaching and instruction from accomplished mentors.
Compete for Championships
Performance Scholarships
Learn from the Best
Raise the Banner
You belong here. Come and see why Southern Virginia University is one of the fastestgrowing colleges anywhere. When you visit campus, we’ll reimburse up to $400 of your travel expenses. Learn more at svu.edu/welcome.
Travel Reimbursement up to $400
Southern Virginia University is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education of Virginia.
One University Hill Drive Buena Vista, VA 24416
Gather. Lift. Launch. Gather. Southern Virginia University is a gathering place for faithful Latter-day Saints and like-minded students. When you become a Knight, you join a welcoming campus community of friends and mentors who share your values and support your faith.
9-in-10 students are Latter-day Saints
Our Mission We are a private, self-reliant, residential university aligned with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its principles and values. Our mission is to gather faithful Latter-day Saints and like-minded students, lift them in intellect, character, and spirituality, and launch them into successful lives and careers.
Lift. The best things in life are personalized; we think your education should be too. As a Knight, you’ll learn in small, engaging classes taught by amazing, caring faculty who will know your name and help lift you to reach your full potential.
15:1 student-to-faculty ratio
Over the past decade, our one-of-a-kind mission combined with our personalized approach to education has made us one of the fastestgrowing colleges anywhere. Learn why you belong here too.
Launch. Southern Virginia University is committed to your life-long success. Whether you want to attend graduate school or pursue a career, our talented faculty and career services team will help you create a personalized plan to achieve your goals.
An iPad Pro for everyone.
At Southern Virginia University, we equip every student and instructor with a new iPad Pro, Smart Keyboard, and Apple Pencil. This levels the educational playing field by providing you equal access to the best technology at no additional cost above tuition. For this innovative LaunchPad Initiative, we have been named an Apple Distinguished School: a center of innovation, leadership, and educational excellence that uses Apple technology to inspire creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. svu.edu/launchpad
+90% career placement rate
Our Virginia Home
Nestled in the foothills of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains in the heart of Virginia’s idyllic Shenandoah Valley, our quaint campus is your new home away from home.