Shenandoah University

Shenandoah University, established in 1875, is a private, nationally recognized university that blends professional career experiences with liberal education. We invite you to join our close-knit community, which is rich in creative energy and intellectual challenge.

Mission & Vision:

Shenandoah University educates and inspires individuals to be critical, reflective thinkers; lifelong learners; and ethical, compassionate citizens who are committed to making responsible contributions within a community, a nation and the world.

Shenandoah University will be nationally recognized for forward thinking programs that produce competitive and purposeful graduates.

Six Schools | 1 University:

With approximately 4,000 students across more than 200 areas of study in six different schools, you will study with accomplished professors who provide you with focused, individual attention, all the while leading several programs to be highly nationally ranked. At Shenandoah, faculty will know you by name, and you will receive the encouragement and support you seek as you aspire to achieve your goals and plans for the future.

Welcome to our dynamic academic community. 

5 Diverse Locations:

Shenandoah is a creatively charged campus where ideas and connections meet cultures and perspectives. Headquartered in Winchester, Virginia, with locations in the Northern Shenandoah Valley and Northern Virginia, Shenandoah University is in close proximity to Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland. This allows you to explore diverse metropolitan regions and take advantage of the four-season recreational opportunities of the Shenandoah Valley’s scenic beauty, including rivers, caves, rural vistas, and hiking and biking trails.

Be A Part Of The Family:

Join a campus community that brings high energy to learning and activities on and off campus. With 22 men’s and women’s athletics teams and more than 90 clubs and campus life organizations, you can get involved and jump into an active social life on campus. No matter your interests, you will enjoy plenty of opportunities to get involved and make lasting friendships through exciting on- and off-campus activities.

Explore The World:

Mission, service, and special international programs will expose you to the world, allowing you to travel to foreign destinations, make a difference in lives, or studying abroad. You can also volunteer locally through community service initiatives.

Through innovative partnerships and programs, at both the local and global level, there are exceptional opportunities for you to learn in and out of the classroom.

Train For Your Career:

A Shenandoah University education blends the best of professional studies and the liberal arts. Whether your interest is in business, the performing arts, the humanities, natural or social sciences or the health sciences, you make a difference. As a principled professional and leader, your talents and expertise help improve the human condition wherever you go. Clinicals and internships give you exciting ways to practice what you’re learning in professional settings, allowing you to immediately make difference in the lives of others.

Step Into The Spotlight:

Immerse yourself in the spirit of sound and experience the excitement of innovative exploration. Participate in 30 music, theatre or dance ensembles through Shenandoah Conservatory or take in one of the more than 300 annual concerts or performances.

Accreditation:

Shenandoah University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Q

For information on admission requirements, kindly contact our admissions counsellor!