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Southern Virginia University

Southern Virginia University
1 University Hill Drive
Buena Vista, VA 24416

Official telephone: (540) 261-8400
Toll-free telephone: (800) 229-8420
Website: www.svu.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in early September.
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students held in August.
Number and length of summer sessions: Two summer sessions of four and eight weeks each.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 74%
Graduation rate: 38% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes
Minor requirements: not required for graduation
Physical education is required: yes
There are religious requirements for graduation: no

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
double majors, independent study, internships
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Minors offered in athletic training, chemistry, and creative writing.
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-law
Education certifications are offered: no
Cooperative programs are offered: yes
Cooperative education programs:
art, business, computer science, education
Graduate schools/programs are offered: no
Study abroad opportunities:
Study abroad in China, England, France, Greece, Italy, Japan, Kosovo, and Mexico.
Other special or unique academic programs:
Medical Mission Travel Study.
Army ROTC: offered off-campus at Virginia Military Inst.
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: not offered

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Art
  • Biology
  • Business Leadership/Management
  • Computer Science
  • English
  • Family/Child Development
  • History
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Philosophy
  • Politics
  • Psychology
  • Spanish
  • Theatre

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • neither credit nor placement for CEEB Advanced Placement
  • neither credit nor placement for CLEP general
  • neither credit nor placement for CLEP subject
  • neither credit nor placement for Regents College Exams (RCE)
  • neither credit nor placement for ACT PEP
  • neither credit nor placement for DANTES
  • neither credit nor placement for school's own challenge exams
  • neither credit nor placement for relevant military experience
  • neither credit nor placement for relevant life experience
  • neither credit nor placement for international baccalaureate

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