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4 Mission Deferment Need-To-Knows Before You Go

If you’re asking yourself this question — If I get my mission call after you’ve been admitted to college, do I have to reapply once I’m done serving? ...

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Academic Programs

How Pre-Law Programs Prepare You for Graduate School

Law school can feel intimidating: elite, expensive, and out of reach. But the path to a legal career is more accessible than you might think. With ...

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Southern Virginia University Named Apple Distinguished School

Southern Virginia University is pleased to announce that its status as an Apple Distinguished School has been renewed through 2025. The university’s ...

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Returned Missionary

Adjusting to Missionary Life: Strategies for a Successful Mission

You’ve received the call. The time is coming for your mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) to begin, and you know your ...

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Financial Aid

6 Myths About the VTAG Financial Aid Program

If you’re thinking about college in Virginia, you probably know that paying for it is no small thing. But what you might not know is that there’s a ...

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Returned Missionary

How A Religious Mission Experience Will Benefit You in College

Serving a mission is a valuable experience for any Latter-day Saint. Many students from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints choose to ...

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Academic Programs

7 Benefits of Taking Out an Undergrad Loan

You’ve hit “apply.” The acceptance letter arrives, and the countdown begins until you step into your first college class. But as you celebrate, ...

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Athletics

Southern Virginia University Claims NCAA D3 Men's Volleyball Title

There are moments in sports that transcend the scoreboard. On a charged Monday night in Salem, Virginia, for the first time in school history, ...

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The Career Advantages of Earning Teacher Licensure

The world needs more teachers. UNESCO’s recent global report on teachers revealed an urgent need for 44 million teachers worldwide by 2030. Teachers ...

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Athletics

Athlete Advice: 4 Things to Know About Playing SVU Lacrosse

The sound of sticks tapping. Cheers from the bleachers. Chatter from your teammates. These might be a few of your favorite things about playing high ...

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By Study & By Faith

Southern Virginia University ("that LDS / Mormon college in Virginia") is a private, faith-based institution of higher education aligned with the restored gospel of Jesus Christ as taught by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. While we voluntarily espouse Latter-day Saint beliefs and values, we are not owned, operated, or funded by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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