Southern Nazarene University

Southern Nazarene University's mission is to make Christlike disciples through higher education in Christ-centered community.

Founded in 1899, Southern Nazarene University is a private, Christian, liberal arts university-a service of the Church of the Nazarene. Located on a 44-acre campus just west of Oklahoma City, SNU grew out of several small colleges committed to training people for service to God and their fellow man. More than 32,000 alumni work and serve throughout the United States and the world.

Our mission is “To make Christlike disciples through higher education in Christ-centered community.”

Southern Nazarene University is a place like no other. Distinguished teaching faculty, close-knit learning communities, and challenging academic programs combine in a decidedly Christian atmosphere. SNU prepares our graduates for immediate job placement, and SNU alumni are leaders in local and federal government, large corporations, and ministries across the globe.

Honestly, it’s a lot like feeling at home. We make it a priority to create a place for our students to connect. For some this looks like hanging out in one of our residence halls, taking some time to meet a friend for coffee in Pop’s Lounge, leading a small group or chapel worship, or even getting involved in student leadership or a club.

We offer programs to help students flourish inside the classroom while also giving them opportunities to grow as they explore their gifts and talents outside the classroom. Our services range from career advisement and a tutoring/writing center, to a student health center, and an on-campus counseling center -- all of this in a Christian environment where individuals are valued and every student’s success matters.

SNU offers a wide array of resources and services to the Campus Community. These opportunities are offered to meet the needs of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and the local community. Since the needs, interests, challenges and concerns of college students are so varied, SNU provides numerous on-campus services to assist our students.

We strive to create Christian community by engaging our students in worship, discipleship, and service to others. The mission of Disability Services is to provide and coordinate support services that enable students with disabilities to receive equal access to all aspects of university life.

Our faculty and staff are committed to making your online learning experience with SNU the best it can be.....Right Now. SNU Department of Online Learning adheres to guidelines established by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act(FERPA).

The Center for Student Success serves as the “home” to transitional services, academic engagement services, academic accountability and improvement, tutoring, and student advocacy.

Founded in 1899, Southern Nazarene University is a private, Christian, liberal arts university - a service of the Church of the Nazarene. Located on a 40-acre campus just west of Oklahoma City, SNU grew out of several small colleges committed to training people for lives of service to God, leadership, and reconciliation toward their neighbors and within the global community. More than 32,000 alumni work and serve throughout the United States and the world.