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.

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.

With approximately 4,000 students across more than 100 academic programs in seven 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.

Shenandoah is a creatively charged campus where ideas and connections meet cultures and perspectives. It is headquartered in Winchester, Virginia, with locations across the Northern Shenandoah Valley and throughout Northern Virginia, Shenandoah University is in close proximity to the 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.

Join a campus community that brings high energy to learning and activities on and off campus. With 21 men’s and women’s athletics teams and more than 80 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.

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.

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.

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 nearly 400 annual concerts or performances.

Some places radiate special qualities. Shenandoah is one, where lives are illuminated by a love of learning, collaboration, service and a deep, shared history. Its name and location evoke images of legends, natural beauty, exploration, and timelessness. Shenandoah University embraces and reflects its storied valley home, educating students as radiant and warm as mythical lights inspiring Shenandoah’s meaning: “the sons and daughters of the stars.”

This green, fertile, and enchanting land has attracted people for thousands of years, inspiring stories, songs, and lives marked by joy, scholarship, accomplishment, and delight. That legacy remains vibrant to this day, as the leader of the future call upon the rich echoes of the past for inspiration. We are all part of this timeless story. We are Shenandoah.

Shenandoah University Career Services provides a comprehensive range of services and resources to support career exploration and professional growth of SU students and alumni.

Career Services works with students and alumni in all aspects of the career development process, from choosing a major to career changes. Career development is a lifelong process influenced by all aspects of life, with the end result being high quality of life and personal satisfaction. Services offered include career exploration, experiential learning through internships, volunteer, summer and part-time opportunities, as well as resume building, interview skills workshops, graduate school search assistance, job search assistance, and professional headshots.

Shenandoah University Enrolls Students From More Than 67 Countries And Is Committed To Diversity And Global Citizenship.

We offer a vibrant, residential experience in Winchester, commuter locations in Fairfax and Loudoun counties, and online courses for working professionals. Experience a creatively charged environment where your inspirations and ideas join a rich mixture of personalities, cultures and perspectives. Collaborate and create. Join a team of thinkers and doers. Mutual respect, acceptance and understanding create the foundation for a friendly, caring and supportive community.

Clinicals and internships give you exciting ways to practice what you’re learning in professional settings.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 leader, your talents and expertise help improve the human condition wherever you go.