Virginia Wesleyan University is Coastal Virginia's premier university of the liberal arts and sciences

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The college experience...with a coastal edge

Virginia Wesleyan University is situated on the border of the cities of Norfolk and Virginia Beach, just miles from the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay.

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Career Development & Internships

Participate in internships and externships with prominent organizations, including the Port of Virginia, Fortune 500 companies, recreation and tourism industries, government agencies, and the arts.

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Live and learn...Batten Honors College

Our nationally prominent Batten Honors College annually awards 20 new full-tuition fellowships and 20 two-thirds tuition scholarships with an academic emphasis on the environment, leadership, and global study.

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Begin your experience at Coastal Virginia's premier university of the liberal arts and sciences.

35majors

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30minors

12pre-professional tracks

We’re #1!

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$23 Million

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300

beautiful park-like acres

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1,500

engaged students

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Spotlight on VWU

Features

Bob Blog: Mascot Madness

During March Madness, VWU mascot Bob Marlin reflects on his own creation

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News

Construction Cam
Susan S. Goode
Fine and Performing Arts Center

Annual Boyd Institute to Take Place April 8-9

Board of Trustees Approves Faculty Promotions, Tenure

Statement by VWU President Scott D. Miller on United Methodist Called General Conference Vote

University Joins National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships

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President’s Blog

A daily blog by President Scott D. Miller

Honored to host the 2019 Model NATO Challenge on campus today. We are proud of...

Events

March

Student Juried Exhibition
March 25 - April 5

March

Conflict and Peace in Jordan: From International Geopolitics
11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.

March

On Deck Speaker Series: COREY DOLGON- In Search of One Big
11:00 a.m.

March

Meet the Author/Book Signing: Corey Dolgon
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Digital Broadcasting Network

The VWU Digital Broadcasting Network is a media production unit serving the Virginia Wesleyan University community by recording and broadcasting a wide-range of institutional, educational, cultural, and athletics programs.

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Our Coastal Edge

VWU is situated in world-famous Virginia Beach, part of a metropolitan region of 1.7 million people.

With the University’s close proximity to the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. You’ll find yourself in the midst of a thriving urban area with many opportunities for fun and adventure. You’ll be strategically positioned to participate in externships and internships with Fortune 500 companies, state and national government agencies, and arts facilities.

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