Feature Story
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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SVU Parents & Guardians
A Letter from Provost Brent Yergensen
Dear Parents, We welcome you and your children into the Southern Virginia University family. SVU is a place where students are prepared to launch ...
Financial Aid
Is My College Student a Dependent? And 11 More FAQs About Parenting a College Student
College is an exciting milestone, but it also comes with plenty of questions, especially for parents. How do I do taxes when they’re out of my house? ...
SVU Parents & Guardians
Helping Your Student Choose a College that Aligns With Their LDS Church Values
When your student goes to college, you want more for them than a diploma. You want them to be surrounded by people who lift them up. You want them in ...
SVU Parents & Guardians
How Will SVU's College Model Benefit Your Student?
As a parent or guardian, you’re not just hoping your student earns a degree. You want them to be known. Supported in their spiritual life. Challenged ...
Psychology
Liberal Arts Education Benefits in Business and Psychology Majors
Choosing a college major is a big decision, especially if you’re considering fields as influential and people-centered as business or psychology. One ...
Academic Programs
Choosing the Best Fit Pre-Health Program for Your Career Goals
The search for an undergraduate pre-health program can feel overwhelming. When you want to be a doctor, dentist, nurse, or pursue another medical ...
Academic Programs
How to Afford College: SVU's Scholarship and Financial Aid Checklist
College affordability can feel overwhelming (and sometimes intimidating) for many students and families today. With rising education costs and ...
Academic Programs
Is a Liberal Arts Education Worth It?
University life today offers a multitude of options for your education. Do you want a certificate?An associate degree? A bachelor's? How about a 4+1? ...
Academic Programs
Why Employers Prefer Liberal Arts College Graduates
In a fast-changing job market, enduring skills are what stand out. Employers consistently say they need more than technical know-how. They’re looking ...
A BLOG BY SVU
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.
